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George Wachsteter
Alfred Drake in the Lead Role of Barnaby Goodchild in "Sing Out, Sweet Land

1944

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Left Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Alfred Drake in the lead role of Barnaby Goodchild for 1944 Broadway musical revue `Sing Out, Sweet Land`. Directed by Walter Kerr & Leon Leonidoff, designed by Albert R. Johnson & Lucinda Ballard, the show ran 12/27/44 - 3/24/45, for 102 performances at the International Theatre. Drawing appeared in the New York Journal-American during the run, includes clipping. On 12 1/2" x 10" illustration board, with blue indicating halftone, white corrections by GW. Alfred Drake had just come off his great success as Curly in the debut of `Oklahoma!` a year earlier. 9" x 7 1/2" image. Minor edge soiling, notations.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1944
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23371stDibs: LU38436843602

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