Percy Anderson, Theatre Costume Design for Cairo: Prince Nur Al-Din Act I, 1921, Watercolor

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An original 1921 watercolour painting, Percy Anderson, Theatre Costume Design for 'Cairo': Prince Nur al-Din Act I.A fabulous by design … Read more An original 1921 watercolour painting, Percy Anderson, Theatre Costume Design for 'Cairo': Prince Nur al-Din Act I.A fabulous by design influential English stage designer and painter Percy Anderson (1851–1928). This painting shows the costume designed for the actor Cecil Humphreys in the part of Prince Nur al-Din in the production of 'Cairo', a musical comedy performed at His Majesty's Theatre, London, in 1921. 'Cairo' was written by and starred Oscar Asche, a highly successful actor, writer and director of the period, best known for his record-breaking production 'Chu Chin Chow'.Much of Percy Anderson's original design work is held in public collections, in the UK and internationally, and does not often come on to the open market.In watercolour and graphite on laid paper, laid down on original backing board.Please note, the original theatre programme pictured is available to purchase separately.Provenance: The Theatrebarn, EveshamAll artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed verso. Stamped: 'Cairo' verso. Dated: Dated verso. Height: 29.7cm (11.7″) Width: 22.3cm (8.8″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less