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George Wachsteter
1947 Broadway Show, "Man and Superman"

1947

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right This piece is on 15.00" x 20.00" illustration board, with an image that measures to 11.50" x 14.00." Some soiling, editor's notations. Drawing by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1947 Broadway show `Man and Superman` by George Bernard Shaw, starring Maurice Evans & Francis Rowe (at center). They are flanked by Josephine Brown and Carmen Mathews (on left) and Chester Stratton and Malcolm Keen. The production was directed by Maurice Evans & George Schaefer, designed by Frederick Stover & David Ffolkes, at the Alvin and Hudson Theatres during the course of its 10/8/47 to 6/19/48 run for 295 total performances. The illustration was used for the New York Herald Tribune, includes Oct 26, 1947 clipping.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1947
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22161stDibs: LU38436363422

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