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WILLIAM AND JEAN ECKART (1920-2000/1921-1993) "Courthouse Corridor" * "Isolation Scrim/Jail Cell."
Together, two set designs for the musical Here's Love produced by Stuart Ostrow at the Shubert Theatre October 3, 1963-July 25th, 1964. "Courthouse Corridor" is gouache, graphite, and metallic paint on onion skin. two sheets overlapping and attached along edges. 431x571 mm; 17x22 1/2 inches, image on slightly larger sheet. Signed by Eckhart and with United Scenic Artist's stamp, lower right. "Isolation Scrim" is watercolor and graphite on board. 19 3/4x28 1/4 inches. Unsigned but captioned.
Provenance: the collection of Stuart Ostrow.
William and Jean Eckart created the scenic designs for this play which ran for 334 performances. The holiday story was written by Meredith Willson based on the Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies and George Seaton. Both music and lyrics were provided by Meredith Willson.
