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Andre Delfau Art

French, 1914-2000
Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau was an acclaimed stage, set, and costume designer. His career spanned from the 1930s to the 1980s, with international recognition. In addition to his design work, Delfau pursued his passion for painting, known for its vibrant colors, keen use of line, and influences from Cubism and Surrealism. He collaborated with renowned fashion houses such as Balmain, Jean Patou, and Balenciaga, while creating sets and costumes for prominent opera and ballet productions worldwide. Notably, he designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of "Die Fledermaus." Delfau resided in Paris and Chicago, frequently drawing inspiration from his travels to Morocco, particularly the Jemaa el-Fna market in Marrakesh. In his later years, he married Chicago ballet impresario Ruth Page. Andre Delfau passed away in Chicago in 2000 at the age of 86.
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A Compelling Landscape of Morocco with Standing Shrouded Figure by Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A Compelling, Mid-Century Modern Landscape of Morocco with Standing Shrouded Figure by Andre Delfau (Fr./Am. 1914-2000). Gouache on paper, dating circa 1948. Artwork size: 5 x 2 3/...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Paper, Gouache

A ca. 1950 Lush Watercolor of a Kneeling Male Bather by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A ca. 1950 lush watercolor of a kneeling male bather against a Mediteranian backdrop, by artist Andre Delfau. Image size: 10" x 13 3/4". Framed size: 16" x 20". Provenance: Es...
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1950s Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Brightly Colored 1950s Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful 1950s textile design (Black, yellow, blue, pink, red tones) by noted set and costume designer Andre Delfau. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, set and costume designer who worked world-wide from the 1930s to the 1980s. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s vibrant color and form, and a particularly keen use of line. He was highly influenced by the French Modern trends of Cubism and Surrealism, and his artwork is often infused with a dramatic sense of architecture and perspective. Delfau created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He completed noteworthy set designs and costumes for numerous international operatic and ballet productions, including those at the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Ballet of Great Britain, the Paris Opera, the Dance Theater of Harlem, the Ruth Page International Ballet, the Civic Ballet of Chicago, the Chicago Opera Ballet and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others. Most notably, Delfau designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of the Viennese operetta, "Die Fledermaus...
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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

Ca. 1950 Standing Male Bather in Red & Orange Tones by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
Ca. 1950 watercolor of a standing male bather in red & orange tones by artist Andre Delfau. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, se...
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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Watercolor, Paper

A ca. 1950 Watercolor of Male Bathers in Morocco by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A ca. 1950 watercolor of male bathers in Morocco by artist Andre Delfau. Image size: 7 1/2" x 7 3/4". Archivally matted to 14" x 14". Provenance: Estate of the artist. Born in ...
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1950s Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Gouache, Paper

1950s Geometric Pink and Yellow Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s geometric textile design in brown, yellow and pink tones by notable stage and set designer Andre Delfau. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, set and costume designer who worked world-wide from the 1930s to the 1980s. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s vibrant color and form, and a particularly keen use of line. He was highly influenced by the French Modern trends of Cubism and Surrealism, and his artwork is often infused with a dramatic sense of architecture and perspective. Delfau created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He completed noteworthy set designs and costumes for numerous international operatic and ballet productions, including those at the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Ballet of Great Britain, the Paris Opera, the Dance Theater of Harlem, the Ruth Page International Ballet, the Civic Ballet of Chicago, the Chicago Opera Ballet and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others. Most notably, Delfau designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of the Viennese operetta, "Die Fledermaus...
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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Gouache, Graphite, Paper

A colorful 1950s Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful textile design (with blue, green, yellow & red tones) by notable set and costume designer Andre Delfau. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, set and costume designer who worked world-wide from the 1930s to the 1980s. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s vibrant color and form, and a particularly keen use of line. He was highly influenced by the French Modern trends of Cubism and Surrealism, and his artwork is often infused with a dramatic sense of architecture and perspective. Delfau created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He completed noteworthy set designs and costumes for numerous international operatic and ballet productions, including those at the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Ballet of Great Britain, the Paris Opera, the Dance Theater of Harlem, the Ruth Page International Ballet, the Civic Ballet of Chicago, the Chicago Opera Ballet and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others. Most notably, Delfau designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of the Viennese operetta, "Die Fledermaus...
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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

A 1950s Red, White & Blue Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s bright, geometric textile design (In red, white & blue) by stage and costume designer Andre Delfau. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delf...
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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

A Cheerful 1950s Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful textile design in orange, blue, red and yellow tones depicting an abstract polychrome Wedge Star pattern by set and costume designer Andre ...
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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

A Captivating 1950s Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating 1950s textile design in black and brown ochre tones with wedge star pattern by noted set and costume designer Andre Delfau. Born in Par...
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1950s American Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

Charming Still-Life Painting of a Ceramic Pitcher by Notable Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
A diminutive and charming painting of a porcelain pitcher by notable French/American Artist Andre Delfau. Artwork size: 9 1/2" x 6 1/4". The painting is beautifully framed to 11 3...
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1940s Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Oil, Panel

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Untitled (Male Bather)
By Andre Delfau
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1950s Modern Andre Delfau Art

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Untitled (Reclining Figure)
Untitled (Reclining Figure)
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Untitled (Beach Scene with Reclining Male Bather)
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