Percy Anderson Theatre Costume Design for 'Cairo' 1921: Zummurud
An original 1921 watercolour painting, Percy Anderson, Theatre Costume Design for 'Cairo' 1921: Zummurud.
A fabulous original costume design by influential English stage designer and painter Percy Anderson (1851–1928). This painting shows the costume designed for actress Edith Drayson in the part of Zummurud, daughter of Ali Shar in the production of ‘Cairo’, a musical comedy performed at His Majesty’s Theatre, London, in 1921. 'Cairo' was written by and starred Oscar Asche, a highly successful actor, writer and director of the period, best known for his record-breaking production ‘Chu Chin Chow’.
Please note, the original theatre programme pictured is available to purchase separately.
Much of Percy Anderson’s original design work is held in public collections, in the UK and internationally, and does not often come on to the open market.In watercolour, graphite and gold paint on wove paper.
Provenance: The Theatrebarn, Evesham.
Dimensions: Height: 25.2cm (9.92") Width: 17.4cm (6.85")
Presented: Unframed.
Medium: Watercolour
Age: Early 20th-century
Signed: Monogrammed lower right.
Inscribed: Inscribed by Anderson in the image: 'Zummurud's underdress [illegible] when she discards cloak & head gear. See other full dress. Sc III Act I'. Stamped: 'Cairo' verso.
Dated: --
Condition: Some minor age toning as shown. The picture may have other minor imperfections, such as slight marks, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail.
Stock number: JN-239
