Description
Theoni Vachlioti Aldredge (Greek/American, 1922-2011)
Costume design for The Great Gatsby Mixed media on paper, 44.5 x 33.9 cm Signed lower right and inscribed “The Great Gatsby” lower left. This elegant costume design was executed for The Great Gatsby (1974), directed by Jack Clayton, for which Aldredge received the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. The drawing depicts a refined female figure in a luxurious ensemble inspired by 1920s fashion, featuring a richly textured fur-trimmed coat and a flapper-style dress.
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.