Theatre Backdrop for Beauty and the Beast by John Piper

 
 
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A theatre backdrop painted by John Piper, used in the Kenton Theatre in Henley for the production of Beauty and the Beast, July 21st - August 2nd 1952. Large rectangular sheet of canvas. White edge at the top and bottom, the right side is hemmed. Shows red and white flowers and green and white foliage, black bricks and shading.

A small tear within the composition
There were small tears in the canvas, including in the corners
There were
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