Pavel Tchelitchew
Russian, 1898-1957
Costume Design for Cave of Sleep, 1941
Signed and dated P. Tchelitchew 1941 and inscribed Cave of Sleep (ul)
Ink and wash on paper
10 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches (27.4 x 21.6 cm)

Provenance:
Midtown Payson Galleries, New York
Choreographed by George Balanchine, this 1941 American Ballet Caravan production of Cave of Sleep was created for a South American tour. Pavel Tchelitchew was tasked with costume design for the production, but his designs were never used.

C Estate of Thomas P. Lacy

Sheet is tipped to backing at all four corners. Creases and handling marks throughout. Edge wear with small tears, most apparent at lower left and lower center. A tear through arm of figure at lower right, possibly original to the work. Old tape stains at upper right, lower, right, lower center and upper left. Ink stains and other wear assumed original to the work.

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