A superb original gouache drawing depicting two costume designs for women in a cabaret revue: L'Arpète and L'Apprenti . These colorful sketches come from the Parisian workshop of Jeanne Saunal , a renowned costume designer located at 39 bis rue de Châteaudun (Paris 9th arrondissement), specializing in creations for theater, operetta, and cabaret. The drawing features two stylized silhouettes, typical of the 1940s pin-up style, enhanced with silver accents and luminous blues. Each design is annotated and bears the workshop's purple stamp, confirming its function as a preparatory sketch for the creation of stage costumes.
✦ Provenance: Jeanne Saunal Workshop, Paris ✦ Period: Circa 1940 ✦ Dimensions: 33×25 cm ✦ Material: Gouache and pencil on paper ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, slight signs of workshop use, fresh and vibrant colors.
An authentic testament to post-war Parisian stage design – ideal for collectors of theatre costumes, fashion or performing arts.
