Stravinsky, Vera. (1888–1982). "Bouquet," Original Signed Watercolor Painting. An unusual and attractive original watercolor painting by the pianist, actress and dancer who was the wife of composer, Igor Stravinsky. 8.25 x 9.25 inches, in the original mat overall 10.5 x 11.5 inches. Painting in very fine condition, signed in ink "Vera Stravinsky" in the lower right corner.
An accomplished pianist and silent film actress, Vera also played the Queen in Diaghilev's 1921 revival of "The Sleeping Beauty" in London and in the mid-1920's, designed and made costumes for some of Diaghilev's other productions. She was also an interesting artist, who exhibited extensively and produced a remarkable series of gouache watercolors, following her husband's death in 1971.
An accomplished pianist and silent film actress, Vera also played the Queen in Diaghilev's 1921 revival of "The Sleeping Beauty" in London and in the mid-1920's, designed and made costumes for some of Diaghilev's other productions. She was also an interesting artist, who exhibited extensively and produced a remarkable series of gouache watercolors, following her husband's death in 1971.
Stravinsky, Vera. (1888–1982). "Bouquet," Original Signed Watercolor Painting. An unusual and attractive original watercolor painting by the pianist, actress and dancer who was the wife of composer, Igor Stravinsky. 8.25 x 9.25 inches, in the original mat overall 10.5 x 11.5 inches. Painting in very fine condition, signed in ink "Vera Stravinsky" in the lower right corner.
An accomplished pianist and silent film actress, Vera also played the Queen in Diaghilev's 1921 revival of "The Sleeping Beauty" in London and in the mid-1920's, designed and made costumes for some of Diaghilev's other productions. She was also an interesting artist, who exhibited extensively and produced a remarkable series of gouache watercolors, following her husband's death in 1971.
An accomplished pianist and silent film actress, Vera also played the Queen in Diaghilev's 1921 revival of "The Sleeping Beauty" in London and in the mid-1920's, designed and made costumes for some of Diaghilev's other productions. She was also an interesting artist, who exhibited extensively and produced a remarkable series of gouache watercolors, following her husband's death in 1971.