Mei, Natalie (1900–1975). Sketch for a Costume. 1933

Sketch for a Costume. 1933 is a mesmerizing piece created by Natalie Mei, a renowned Estonian graphics and theatrical designer. This watercolour and pencil work on paper (24.7 x 17.4 cm) perfectly embodies Mei’s signature style. Educated at the prestigious “Pallas” Art School under N.Triik, Mei became the principal costume designer for major productions at the “Estonia” Theatre, including works like S.Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet”, M.Musorgsky’s “Boris Godunov”, and more. Mei’s influence extended beyond the theatre, with additional designs for Tallinn Drama Theatre and the Leningrad musical theatre. This piece, capturing an upper-left perspective, serves as a testament to Mei’s artistic genius.