Charming drawing Original colored gouache drawing from the Parisian workshop of Jeanne Saunal, a theatrical costume designer working at 39 bis rue de Châteaudun. This plate presents two whimsical creations: on the left, The Flower Seller , dressed in a blue gown adorned with pink bouquets, and on the right, The Court Singer – Camelot , an elegant male character in a turquoise and midnight blue stage costume. The drawing is meticulous, typical of costume designs for Parisian cabarets and revues of the post-war period. Each figure bears the purple stamp "Costumes Théâtre-Ville – Jeanne Saunal – Paris".
✦ Provenance: Jeanne Saunal Workshop, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1940 ✦ Dimensions: 33 × 25.5 cm ✦ Material: Gouache and pencil on cream paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of wear and a tiny workshop stain
An authentic and decorative piece, a testament to the glamour of post-war revues - ideal for framing or a thematic collection on the performing arts.
