Untitled [sketch for opera], undated
Scope and Contents
Drawing of a female figure in belly dancing costume with the name "Delila" and signed CB.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- Bérard, Christian (1902-1949) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Custodial History
* Donated to the Museum at FIT by Mrs. Francine Gray, then transferred to SPARC in 2006. See also https://atom-sparc.fitnyc.edu/francine-gray-sketch-collection
* Inducted into the Frances Neady Collection in 2007
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Museum at FIT in 2006.
Physical Description
framed ink drawing
General
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.
General
Published
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository