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The Maid - original gouache portrait painting #1769504

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The Maid - original gouache portrait painting  #1769504
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This piece, entitled ?The Maid?, is an exquisite original gouache portrait of the sensational actress Greer Garson as a red-haired, English maid. This costume design was created for the wonderful movie "The Law and the Lady." It is a very attractive rendering with a considerable amount of detail invested in the lace that trims her apron, her collar and sleeves on the dress, and her cap. The pencil lines still show through in areas to give this painting a very dynamic and stylish look. There is a black swatch of cloth located in the upper left hand corner, which is a test piece of fabric used for the actual costume and a common practice done by fashion and costume designers. It has also been signed in the lower left hand corner. The ivory toned paper that it has been mounted on, is in fact another work of art, which is an amazing treasure. On the backside of this paper is the original costume sketch for Garson?s character, which has also been signed, but whether by the artist or someone who signed off on the sketch is impossible to tell. It also states that it was completed on January 18th, 1951. The sketch and the painting are sandwiched between two pieces of glass, allowing for both pieces to be viewed. This unique presentation is truly amazing and allows for the showcasing of both works. It has been framed in a traditional gold colored aluminum frame, which brings this tremendous piece to a total size of 20 ¼? x 15 ¼?. This valuable and excellently priced piece of classic Hollywood ...
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<tr><td>Condition:very good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1951</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:20.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:15.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:The Maid - original gouache portrait painting </td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA</td></tr>
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