A fabulous hand painted Christmas card, created by Hollywood costume designer Charles LeMaire (1897 – 1985), gifted to Hollywood cinematographer Milton R. Krasner (1904 – 1988), watercolour on paper, featuring a stylised female figure in Christmas tree style costume, signed to interior with further Christmas tree design, 22cm x 13.7cm.

Charles LeMaire was a three time Academy Award winning costume designer and 13 times nominated, famed for his work in Hollywood and on Broadway. He worked on over 300 films during his career and created stylish Art Deco designs for the Ziegfeld Follies during the 1920s.

LeMaire worked on a number of iconic Hollywood films including; All About Eve, whose Cinematographer was Milton R. Krasner.

 

For more information on the designers work see New York Public Library for the Performing Arts collection or visit  

Dimensions: 22 x 13.7cm

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Condition Report: In excellent overall condition.