Lot 453: Miles White (American, 1914-2000), Costume Design for Child- Fall River Legend, Signed "Miles White" l.l., titled l.r., with a label fr

Miles White (American, 1914-2000)

Costume Design for Child- Fall River Legend
Signed "Miles White" l.l., titled l.r., with a label from Giraffics Gallery, East
Hampton, New York, on the frame backing.
Ink and watercolor on paper, sight size 11 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (29.0 x 19.7 cm), framed.
Condition: Subtle rippling, not examined out of frame.

N.B. As the name suggests, Fall River Legend was based on the life of Lizzie Borden. Choreographed by Agnes de Mille, the ballet premiered at The American Ballet Theatre on April 22, 1948, featuring an original score by Morton Gould, lighting design by Jean Rosenthal, and scenic design by Oliver Smith.