Lot 290: ROBERT EDMOND JONES 1887-1954

signed Robert Edmond Jones, dedicated To Mr. Fitch with best wishes and dated 1923, u.r., inscribed ROMEO AND JULIET/On the way to the Ball on the lower margin

gouache and ink on board, unframed

Condition Note: in fair condition; surface has faded/darkened with time (to deep beige/light brown); margins of work, particularly around lower half of board are torn and worn (does not affect image); a few minor specks of losses to "curtain" and to figure in green at right

18 by 22 in.<br><br>45.7 by 55.9 cm.

acquired directly from the artist

One of America's most eminent stage-set designers, Jones was educated at Harvard University and became closely associated with the theater early on. More than just background, his stage sets were meant as integral features in the action of a play, a new approach for his time. He was closely affiliated with Eugene O'Neil's early plays, for which he not only created set designs, but often directed as well.