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George Wachsteter
"Look Back in Anger"

1957

$500
£371.96
€436.09
CA$699.31
A$780.80
CHF 409.68
MX$9,636.50
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Left Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1957 Broadway Drama, `Look Back in Anger`, by Paul Osborne, with Mary Ure, Alan Bates & Jack Livesey. Directed by Tony Richardson with set design by Alan Tagg and costumes by Motley, the shocking and vibrant meditation that was an autobiographical portrait of Osborne`s unhappy marriage to Pamela Lane played at the Lyceum and John Golden Theatres 10/1/57-9/20/58 for 407 performances. Richardson went on to direct the film version in 1959, starring Richard Burton. On 15" x 20" illustration board with blue to indicate halftone. Probably for the New York American Journal. Includes preliminary sketch. 12" x 15" image.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23971stDibs: LU38436160922

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