Mrs Calthrop

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Mrs Calthrop

A portrait painting of Gladys Calthrop, sat with folded arms, wearing a distinctive orange dress. After befriending Noel Coward, who asked if she would design costumes and sets for The Vortex under her theatre company, her career continued as an artistic director for Eva Le Gallienne's Civic Repertory Theater. Date: circa 1923

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Mrs. Calthrop, circa 1923: A Portrait of Gladys Calthrop in Vibrant Orange Gladys Calthrop, an accomplished artist and designer, is captured in this striking portrait painting, sat confidently with folded arms, wearing a distinctive orange dress that adds a burst of color to the monochrome world of the early 1920s. At the time, Calthrop was on the brink of an exciting and influential career in the world of theatre. The portrait was painted around the same period when Calthrop befriended the renowned playwright Noel Coward. Coward, intrigued by Calthrop's artistic talents, asked her to design costumes and sets for his groundbreaking play, The Vortex, under her own theatre company. This collaboration marked the beginning of Calthrop's illustrious career as an artistic director. Following her work with Coward, Calthrop continued to make her mark in the theatre world as an artistic director for Eva Le Gallienne's Civic Repertory Theater. Her innovative designs and visionary direction brought new life to the stage, pushing the boundaries of traditional theatre and paving the way for modern theatrical productions. This portrait of Gladys Calthrop, with its vivid orange hues and strong composition, is a testament to her bold and unconventional spirit. This image, from the March of the Women Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, Volume 18, offers a glimpse into the fascinating life of a trailblazing artist and designer whose contributions to the world of theatre continue to inspire and captivate audiences today.

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