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Costume sketch for Tchaikovsky opera Mazepa. Watercolor. Unsigned
Costume sketch for Tchaikovsky opera Mazepa. Watercolor. Unsigned

Costume sketch for Tchaikovsky opera Mazepa. Watercolor. Unsigned

By Romans Suta

Located in Riga, LV

Romans Suta Born on April 28, 1896 in the vicinity of Cesis (Latvia), died on July 14, 1944 in Tbilisi (Georgia), rehabilitated posthumously. Painter, graphic artist, decorative an...

Category

1920s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Costume sketch for ballet "Don Quixote" , * 1931, paper, mixed media, 21x15.5 cm

Costume sketch for ballet "Don Quixote" , * 1931, paper, mixed media, 21x15.5 cm

By Romans Suta

Located in Riga, LV

Romans Suta Born on April 28, 1896 in the vicinity of Cesis (Latvia), died on July 14, 1944 in Tbilisi (Georgia), rehabilitated posthumously. Painter, graphic artist, decorative a...

Category

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Girl in Russian costume
Girl in Russian costume

Girl in Russian costume

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

This is one of the full-scale costumed sketches of a girl sitting in a sleigh for my painting Maslenitsa.

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century Fine Georgian Caricature Figure Study of a Standing Man by a Rail
17th Century Fine Georgian Caricature Figure Study of a Standing Man by a Rail

17th Century Fine Georgian Caricature Figure Study of a Standing Man by a Rail

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Drawings of this type were often produced as observational studies, costume sketches, or preparatory works, reflecting the keen interest in everyday figures and theatrical characters...

Category

Early 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Standing Military Figure Study with Sword
Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Standing Military Figure Study with Sword

Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Standing Military Figure Study with Sword

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Executed with fluid, assured linework and an appealing economy of detail, the work has the immediacy of a preparatory study or illustrated costume sketch. A charming and highly decor...

Category

Mid-20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

French school 19th Sketch costume canopy holder church pictorial decoration
French school 19th Sketch costume canopy holder church pictorial decoration

French school 19th Sketch costume canopy holder church pictorial decoration

Located in PARIS, FR

French school of the 19th century Watercolor Annotations "Porte Dais / Costume for for the church of Saint Denis" 24 x 16.5 cm

Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Morris Carnovsky "Counterattack" 1943 Broadway Play Theatre Caricature Drawing

Morris Carnovsky "Counterattack" 1943 Broadway Play Theatre Caricature Drawing

Located in New York, NY

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

1940s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Board

Mary Martin "South Pacific" Broadway Musical Theatre Caricature Tony Award
Mary Martin "South Pacific" Broadway Musical Theatre Caricature Tony Award

Mary Martin "South Pacific" Broadway Musical Theatre Caricature Tony Award

Located in New York, NY

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

1940s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Meryl Streep John Lithgow "Secret Service" 1976 Off Broadway Theatre Caricature
Meryl Streep John Lithgow "Secret Service" 1976 Off Broadway Theatre Caricature

Meryl Streep John Lithgow "Secret Service" 1976 Off Broadway Theatre Caricature

Located in New York, NY

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

1970s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Pansies, 1930s art deco design by A. E. Halliwell
Pansies, 1930s art deco design by A. E. Halliwell

Pansies, 1930s art deco design by A. E. Halliwell

Located in London, GB

Beyond posters, his artistic output included book illustration, commercial design, and stage costume sketches, showcasing his versatility across mediums.

Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ballpoint Pen

Spring, c.1930 art-deco gouache by A. E. Halliwell
Spring, c.1930 art-deco gouache by A. E. Halliwell

Spring, c.1930 art-deco gouache by A. E. Halliwell

Located in London, GB

Beyond posters, his artistic output included book illustration, commercial design, and stage costume sketches, showcasing his versatility across mediums.

Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ballpoint Pen

Furs, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Furs, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell

Furs, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell

Located in London, GB

Beyond posters, his artistic output included book illustration, commercial design, and stage costume sketches, showcasing his versatility across mediums.

Category

1930s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ballpoint Pen

Hats, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell
Hats, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell

Hats, 1930s art deco poster design by A. E. Halliwell

Located in London, GB

Beyond posters, his artistic output included book illustration, commercial design, and stage costume sketches, showcasing his versatility across mediums.

Category

1930s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ballpoint Pen

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, Head Down, 1953

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, Head Down, 1953

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, c26_26 -- Audrey Hepburn reviews sketches with Costumer Edith Head in her dressing room.

Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, Head Down, 1953

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, Head Down, 1953

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, c26_26 -- Audrey Hepburn reviews sketches with Costumer Edith Head in her dressing room.

Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, Head Down, 1953

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, Head Down, 1953

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Audrey Hepburn Consults with Costumer, c26_26 -- Audrey Hepburn reviews sketches with Costumer Edith Head in her dressing room.

Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

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Tam-Tam
Tam-Tam

Tam-Tam, 1923

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 15.6 in D 1.25 in

Tam-Tam

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, Silk, ...

Delices
Delices

Delices, 1926

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in

Delices

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Pen, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, S...

Vertide
Vertide

Vertide, 1926

Unavailable

H 19.25 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in

Vertide

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Silver

Rieuse
Rieuse

Rieuse, 1926

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in

Rieuse

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, Silk, Water...

Pimpante
Pimpante

Pimpante, 1926

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in

Pimpante

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Paper, Pen, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, Silk, ...

Venitien
Venitien

Venitien, 1923

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

Venitien

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Pen, Plexiglass, Rag Paper

Sosie
Sosie

Sosie, 1923

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

Sosie

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Pen, Plexiglass, Rag Paper

Hindou
Hindou

Hindou, 1923

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

Hindou

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Paper

Ras
Ras

Ras, 1923

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

Ras

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Pen, Plexiglass, Rag Paper

Belcolor
Belcolor

Belcolor, 1923

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

Belcolor

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Pen, Plexiglass, Rag Paper

Motene
Motene

Motene, 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Motene

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950...

Category

1920s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Motene (Fashion)
Motene (Fashion)

Motene (Fashion), 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Motene (Fashion)

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950...

Category

1920s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Bercail
Bercail

Bercail, 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Bercail

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950...

Category

1920s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Citane
Citane

Citane, 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Citane

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950...

Category

1920s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Etoile du Soir
Etoile du Soir

Etoile du Soir, 1926

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Etoile du Soir

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950...

Category

1920s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Juane
Juane

Juane, 1923

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Juane

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950...

Category

1920s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Two Nudes
Two Nudes

William McBrideTwo Nudes, 1940

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 4 in

Two Nudes

Located in Des Plaines, IL

Among his various WPA projects, McBride designed books and sketched costumes for the Federal Theater Project, including for such productions as the theatrical adaptation of Helen Ban...

Category

20th Century Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Vintage Paris Theater Costume Sketch
Vintage Paris Theater Costume Sketch

Vintage Paris Theater Costume Sketch

Located in Houston, TX

Unique gouache painting of a colorful costume for a Parisian theater by Thil, circa 1920. Signed lower right. Original one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a...

Category

1910s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

French Theater Costume Sketch - The Jester
French Theater Costume Sketch - The Jester

French Theater Costume Sketch - The Jester

Located in Houston, TX

Vivid French gouache and pencil sketch of a jester costume for a Parisian theater, circa 1920.

Category

1910s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Pencil

French Theater Costume Sketch - Cabaret Girl
French Theater Costume Sketch - Cabaret Girl

French Theater Costume Sketch - Cabaret Girl

Located in Houston, TX

Delightful gouache and pencil sketch of an elaborate cabaret costume for a Parisian theater by Willie & Co., circa 1930.

Category

1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper

French Theater Costume Drawing
French Theater Costume Drawing

French Theater Costume Drawing

By Freddy Wittop

Located in Houston, TX

Lively gouache costume sketch of a French uniform by famed costume designer Freddy Wittop, circa 1950.

Category

1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper

JAMAICA, costume drawing sketch 1957 Lena Horne Broadway musical iIlustration

JAMAICA, costume drawing sketch 1957 Lena Horne Broadway musical iIlustration

By Miles White

Located in New York, NY

Signed lower right "Jamaica" was a Broadway musical that started Lena Horne. With a book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy; music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, the David ...

Category

1950s American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Carol Channing "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Broadway Musical Theatrical Caricature

Carol Channing "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Broadway Musical Theatrical Caricature

Located in New York, NY

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

1940s Performance Mixed Media

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Gwen Verdon-Richard Kiley in REDHEAD Broadway musical Mid-Century Modern Drawing

Gwen Verdon-Richard Kiley in REDHEAD Broadway musical Mid-Century Modern Drawing

By Sam Norkin

Located in New York, NY

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

1950s American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Mary Martin THE SOUND OF MUSIC original Broadway musical drawing Mid-Century

Mary Martin THE SOUND OF MUSIC original Broadway musical drawing Mid-Century

By Sam Norkin

Located in New York, NY

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

1950s Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Italian Mixed Media Gouache Tempera Theatre Set Costume Silhouette Painting
Italian Mixed Media Gouache Tempera Theatre Set Costume Silhouette Painting

Italian Mixed Media Gouache Tempera Theatre Set Costume Silhouette Painting

Located in Firenze, IT

These fine artworks are very unusual, they probably were sketches for theatrical costumes and sets. A rare example of Venetian 19th century theatrical figures in the scenery of Itali...

Category

19th Century Rococo Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Tempera, Watercolor, Gouache

The Cherry Orchard Igor Kvasha, Marina Neyolova, Sergei Garmash Illustration Art
The Cherry Orchard Igor Kvasha, Marina Neyolova, Sergei Garmash Illustration Art

The Cherry Orchard Igor Kvasha, Marina Neyolova, Sergei Garmash Illustration Art

Located in Surfside, FL

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Stand up Tragedy" Marcus Chong Original Ink Drawing Theater Caricature Art
"Stand up Tragedy" Marcus Chong Original Ink Drawing Theater Caricature Art

"Stand up Tragedy" Marcus Chong Original Ink Drawing Theater Caricature Art

Located in Surfside, FL

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink

Man w Gun "Sleuth" Original Ink Drawing Theater Film Caricature Illustration Art
Man w Gun "Sleuth" Original Ink Drawing Theater Film Caricature Illustration Art

Man w Gun "Sleuth" Original Ink Drawing Theater Film Caricature Illustration Art

Located in Surfside, FL

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Archival Paper

"Woman in a European National Dress, " original engraving by W. Hollar
"Woman in a European National Dress, " original engraving by W. Hollar

"Woman in a European National Dress, " original engraving by W. Hollar

By Wenceslaus Hollar

Located in Milwaukee, WI

His work embraced a great variety of subjects, including scenes from the bible, historical pictures, maps, portraits of his chief contemporaries, views of cities, flower and fruit pi...

Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

"Tabac" Charles Green Shaw, Tobacco, Smoking, Park Ave Cubist, AAA
"Tabac" Charles Green Shaw, Tobacco, Smoking, Park Ave Cubist, AAA

"Tabac" Charles Green Shaw, Tobacco, Smoking, Park Ave Cubist, AAA

By Charles Green Shaw

Located in New York, NY

At age six, Shaw began to take an interest in drawing, and by nine, he was known to have a fondness for sketching historical costumes. After graduating from Yale University in 1914,...

Category

1930s Cubist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

French Gouache Costume Sketch
French Gouache Costume Sketch

French Gouache Costume Sketch, Circa 1920

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H 12 in W 0.1 in D 16 in

French Gouache Costume Sketch

Located in Houston, TX

Playful gouache painting of a theatrical costume of a dapper gentleman for a Parisian theater by Anselme, circa 1920. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a...

Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

French Theater Costume Sketch - Plaid Coat
French Theater Costume Sketch - Plaid Coat

French Theater Costume Sketch - Plaid Coat

Located in Houston, TX

Boldly hued gouache sketch of a male character's costume for a Parisian theater, circa 1920.

Category

1910s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Vintage Parisian Theater Costume Sketch - Showgirl
Vintage Parisian Theater Costume Sketch - Showgirl

Vintage Parisian Theater Costume Sketch - Showgirl

Located in Houston, TX

Saucy gouache and pencil sketch of a flashy showgirl style costume for a Paris theater by Willie & Co., circa 1930.

Category

1920s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Pencil

Vintage Parisian Theater Costume Sketch - Dutch Girl
Vintage Parisian Theater Costume Sketch - Dutch Girl

Vintage Parisian Theater Costume Sketch - Dutch Girl

Located in Houston, TX

Delightful gouache and pencil sketch of a customary Dutch costume for a Paris theater by Willie and Co., circa 1930.

Category

1920s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Pencil

French Costume Drawing - Band Major
French Costume Drawing - Band Major

French Costume Drawing - Band Major

By Freddy Wittop

Located in Houston, TX

Whimsically illustrated gouache costume sketch of a band major uniform by the famed costume designer Freddy Wittop, circa 1950.

Category

1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Original Art Deco Gouache Costume Design Concept Sketch "Stars" by Erté
Original Art Deco Gouache Costume Design Concept Sketch "Stars" by Erté

Original Art Deco Gouache Costume Design Concept Sketch "Stars" by Erté

By Erté

Located in New York, NY

Executed with precision and artistry, this concept sketch likely served as inspiration for one of Erté’s theatrical or couture costume creations, embodying the bold aesthetics and ex...

Category

1930s Mixed Media

Materials

Gouache

Larry Kert "I Can Get It For You Wholesale" Broadway tour Theatre Caricature

Larry Kert "I Can Get It For You Wholesale" Broadway tour Theatre Caricature

Located in New York, NY

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

1960s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

Angela Lansbury GYPSY original 1974 Broadway musical drawing Mid-Century Modern
Angela Lansbury GYPSY original 1974 Broadway musical drawing Mid-Century Modern

Angela Lansbury GYPSY original 1974 Broadway musical drawing Mid-Century Modern

By Sam Norkin

Located in New York, NY

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

1970s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Board

The Cherry Orchard Igor Kvasha, Marina Neyolova, Sergei Garmash Illustration Art
The Cherry Orchard Igor Kvasha, Marina Neyolova, Sergei Garmash Illustration Art

The Cherry Orchard Igor Kvasha, Marina Neyolova, Sergei Garmash Illustration Art

Located in Surfside, FL

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Karen Akers "Closer than Ever" Caricature Original Ink Drawing Cartoon Theater
Karen Akers "Closer than Ever" Caricature Original Ink Drawing Cartoon Theater

Karen Akers "Closer than Ever" Caricature Original Ink Drawing Cartoon Theater

Located in Surfside, FL

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Archival Paper

Barbara Streisand Caricature Original Ink Drawing Cartoon Theater Illustration
Barbara Streisand Caricature Original Ink Drawing Cartoon Theater Illustration

Barbara Streisand Caricature Original Ink Drawing Cartoon Theater Illustration

Located in Surfside, FL

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

Category

20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Archival Paper

The Soldiers of the Republic- Original Lithograph By Jules Renard - 19th Century

The Soldiers of the Republic- Original Lithograph By Jules Renard - 19th Century

By Jules Renard

Located in Roma, IT

Living from 1861 in Paris, Draner worked as an illustrator for numerous famous newspapers and sketched late costumes for different famous theatrical houses and opera-houses.

Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Woman in a European National Dress, " an Engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar
"Woman in a European National Dress, " an Engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar

"Woman in a European National Dress, " an Engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar

By Wenceslaus Hollar

Located in Milwaukee, WI

His work embraced a great variety of subjects, including scenes from the bible, historical pictures, maps, portraits of his chief contemporaries, views of cities, flower and fruit pi...

Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

17th century engraving black and white portrait male subject beard hat European
17th century engraving black and white portrait male subject beard hat European

17th century engraving black and white portrait male subject beard hat European

By Wenceslaus Hollar

Located in Milwaukee, WI

His work embraced a great variety of subjects, including scenes from the bible, historical pictures, maps, portraits of his chief contemporaries, views of cities, flower and fruit pi...

Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Untitled - Lithograph by Primo Conti - 1973
Untitled - Lithograph by Primo Conti - 1973

Untitled - Lithograph by Primo Conti - 1973

By Primo Conti 1

Located in Roma, IT

From 1935 to 1939 he collaborated with the lively Maggio Musicale Fiorentino with sets, sketches and costumes; in 1941 he became professor of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in ...

Category

1970s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

'Portrait of M. Morett, ' original Wenceslaus Hollar engraving after Hans Holbein
'Portrait of M. Morett, ' original Wenceslaus Hollar engraving after Hans Holbein

'Portrait of M. Morett, ' original Wenceslaus Hollar engraving after Hans Holbein

By Wenceslaus Hollar

Located in Milwaukee, WI

His work embraced a great variety of subjects, including scenes from the bible, historical pictures, maps, portraits of his chief contemporaries, views of cities, flower and fruit pi...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Oil Painting Hungarian American illustrator Willy Pogany Illustration Art, Fruit
Oil Painting Hungarian American illustrator Willy Pogany Illustration Art, Fruit

Oil Painting Hungarian American illustrator Willy Pogany Illustration Art, Fruit

By Willy Pogany

Located in Surfside, FL

In 1914, Pogany's illustrations appeared on the cover of Metropolitan Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, Harper's Weekly, Hearst's Town and Country, Theatre Magazine and American Weekly....

Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Attributed to Léon Bakst, Original sketch for "La Femme de Potiphar", 1914
Attributed to Léon Bakst, Original sketch for "La Femme de Potiphar", 1914

Attributed to Léon Bakst, Original sketch for "La Femme de Potiphar", 1914

By Leon Bakst

Located in Paris, FR

Léon BAKST La Femme de Potiphar, 1914 Costume sketch for the ballet of Richard Strauss "La Légende de Joseph" Watercolor on paper Professionally framed with a wood rod 65 x 50 cm

Category

1910s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Dorothee
Dorothee

Dorothee, 1923

Sold

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in

Dorothee

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Plexiglass, Rag Paper, Silk, ...

Vedette
Vedette

Vedette, 1923

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H 19 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

Vedette

Located in Florham Park, NJ

A stunning collection of illustrations from the House of Bernard can be found at the Brooklyn Museum in their Libraries and Archives: Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection, 1912-1950.

Category

1920s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Ink, Paper, Pen, Plexiglass, Rag Paper

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Costume Sketch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the costume sketch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Contemporary and Modern versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect costume sketch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. On 1stDibs, the right costume sketch is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, white and gray. There have been many interesting costume sketch examples over the years, but those made by Alkis Matheos are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, paper and watercolor can add an especially memorable touch. If space is limited, you can find a small costume sketch measuring 8.67 high and 0.1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 26.97 across to better suit those in the market for a large costume sketch.

How Much is a Costume Sketch?

The price for a costume sketch in our collection starts at $185 and tops out at $3,300 with the average selling for $250.