Description
Theoni Vachlioti Aldredge (Greek/American, 1922-2011)
Costume design for I Remember Mama, Broadway, 1979
Mixed media on paper, 35.6 x 35.6 cm.
Signed lower right, further inscribed “MAMA,” “Miss Linda Purl,” and with costume references throughout. Executed for the original Broadway production of I Remember Mama, first performed at the Majestic Theatre, opening 31 May 1979, starring Liv Ullmann as Mama and Linda Purl as Katrine.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the niece of the artist by the present owner; accompanied by video-recorded documentation supporting the provenance.
Catalogue Notes
Theoni Vachlioti Aldredge was one of the most influential costume designers in theatre and film, with an international career spanning over four decades. She won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for The Great Gatsby (1974) and received multiple Tony Awards for her work on Broadway. Collaborating with leading directors, she played a key role in shaping the visual identity of major productions, while her Greek heritage remained a subtle yet enduring influence in her work.