Williams, Garth (1912 –1996)

Costume Designs for a production of Mozart's "Bastien and Bastienne." Five original gouaches.

London: 1934. Five original gouaches. 35 x 42.5cm. Titled with annotations. Signed and annotated. Estate nos. 31-14088 to 14092.

During the early-mid 1930's, the artist lived in London. He was first a student at the Westminster School of Art and then received a scholarship to the Royal College of Art between 1931 and 1934. He worked for the British sculptor Henry Moore for a short time and also taught at the Luton Technical Institution. In 1936 he won a British Prix de Rome prize which included a residency in Rome until 1938.

Provenance: Estate of the artist.

Garth William, "American Illustrator: A Life" by E. & J. Wallace, pp. 16-18. Item #51-2045

Price: $1,500.00