Detail of dress worn by Vivien Leigh
1955
140.0 x 62.0 cm
Royal Shakespeare Company
peter brook (1925 – 2022)
Peter Brook (1925-2022) was a revolutionary English theatre & film director known for avant-garde Shakespeare, iconic films like 'Lord of the Flies,' and minimalist international productions. A pioneer of experimental theatre.
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This costume was designed by Director Peter Brook for his 1955 production of Titus Andronicus. The dress was worn by Actor Vivien Leigh as the character Lavinia. It is a full-length sleeveless, white, Roman-style dress. Dress has a low neckline and narrow shoulder straps, each decorated with a gold disc. A triangle of fabric and a long train are attached to each shoulder. The skirt of the dress is quite full, with attached white petticoat. The two trains of fabric have a glove attached for the actor
About this artwork
- Title: Detail of dress worn by Vivien Leigh
- Artist: peter brook
- Year: 1955
- Original dimensions: 140.0 x 62.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Royal Shakespeare Company
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: brilliant