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Bérard, Christian (1902-1949)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1902-1949

Biography

Christian Bérard was born in Paris in 1902. He studied at the Lycée Janson de Sailly. His first exhibition was held at the Gallery Pierre in 1920. A decade later, he began making costumes and sets for the stage in France. He also began making drawings for fashion designers like Elsa Schiaparelli. He died suddenly in 1949 at the age of 46.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Untitled (Cropped figure in veiled hat holding lipstick), undated, 2003, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.193A
Scope and Contents

Cropped figure in veiled hat holding lipstick; Color: brush, watercolor and gouache; Signed "Vogue" "To Mrs. Taylor evening Paris." Signed lower left; Client Vogue Cover Sketch

Dates: 2003; undated

Untitled (Cropped figure in veiled hat holding lipstick), undated, 2003, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.193B
Scope and Contents

Cropped figure in veiled hat holding lipstick; Color: brush, watercolor and gouache; Signed "Vogue" "To Mrs. Taylor evening Paris." Signed lower left; Client Vogue Cover Sketch (Framed)

Dates: 2003; undated

Untitled (Figure in 18th century costume on candle lit stage), undated, 2003, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.194
Scope and Contents

Figure in 18th century costume on candle lit stage; Color: brush and wash on tan stock, white gouache highlights; Signed lower left

Dates: 2003; undated

Untitled [sketch for opera], undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.308
Scope and Contents

Drawing of a female figure in belly dancing costume with the name "Delila" and signed CB.

Dates: undated

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