Bérard showed his first exhibition in 1925, at the Gallery Pierre. From the start of his career he had an interest in theatrical scenery and costume designs, and played an important role in the development of theatrical design in the 1930s and 1940s. In the early '30s Bérard worked with Jean-Michel Frank, painting screens, wood-work and drawing projects for carpets. He also worked as a fashion illustrator for Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Nina Ricci. Bérard's most renowned achievement was probably his lustrous, magical designs for Jean Cocteau's 1946 film La Belle et la Bête. Bérard died suddenly from a heart attack on 11 February 1949, on the stage of the Théâtre Marigny. Francis Poulenc's Stabat Mater was composed in his memory, and Jean Cocteau dedicated his 1950 film Orphée to him.
Very Grace Kelly. I would imagine there will be a trend for headscarves with the release of the controversial film about Grace Kelly.
of rayon, with jugglers in chinese dress performing on tightropes and steps, a monkey balancing a bird in a hoop, a jaguar prancing, fishermen in a boat, all in shades of mauve, emerald green, yellow on white ground, a deep green border, 29 in; 74 cm sq.
Excellent.
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