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Charles Le Maire
Costume Design of Merle Oberon as the Empress Josephine in the 20th Century Fox Production of 'Desirée'1954

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Fashion illustration in ink and watercolor on tan paper, a woman in profile wearing a pink gown, magenta veil, and pearl necklace, with loose gestural brushwork in white and pink

Charles Le Maire, René Hubert, Costume Design of Merle Oberon as the Empress Josephine in the 20th Century Fox Production of 'Desirée', 1954, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Ekker, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Charles Le Maire
Designer
René Hubert
France, active United States, 1899-1976
Title
Costume Design of Merle Oberon as the Empress Josephine in the 20th Century Fox Production of 'Desirée'
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1954
Medium
Gouache on vellum, mounted on board
Dimensions
Composition: 12 x 9 in. (30.48 x 22.86 cm); Sheet: 19 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (49.53 x 36.83 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Ekker
Accession Number
M.81.167.20
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles