Sunday, July 22, 2012

Drawing of the Day: A Costume Design by Attilio Comelli, 1903

Hummingbird Costume
Attilio Comelli, 1903
The Victoria & Albert Museum




Attilio Comelli (1858-1925) remains one of the most revered costume designers in the history of British theatre. This design by Comelli was created for the “Hummingbirds” ballet scene in “Humpty Dumpty” at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s 1903 production. Signed by Comelli at the bottom, the design for the back of the costume has been drawn on a separate piece of paper which has been attached to the reverse. Comelli’s fabric samples have been pinned to the drawing.
 






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