Photoprint of a watercolor of Leadville, Colorado's Tabor Opera House original scenery. Painted by Muriel Wolle as part of her University of Colorado scenery project, the painting depicts two women in togas on pedestals flanking a center pedestal with an urn filled with foilage. The figure on the right stands in a shell and holds an olive branch. The figures have shadows on their right sides and are framed by three narrow borders at the edge of the paper. In December, 1933, a group of students, professors, and a former Tabor stage manager located and set up original canvas flats and drops to document and photograph, while Wolle sketched each set and made color notes which were developed into large watercolor paintings.
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 17 x 12 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Muriel Sibell Wolle estate, 1977.
Subject
Tabor Opera House--1930-1940; Leadville (Colo.)--1930-1940; Interiors; Opera houses--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940; Theaters--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940; Theatrical productions--1930-1940; Wolle, Muriel Sibell, 1898-1977.
Format-Medium
Art; Photograph;
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710000203
Notes
"Designed by Muriel Sibell Wolle, et. al." and "15"--Handwritten on back of photoprint.; "Original scenery"--Inked on back of photoprint.; Adhesive staining on back of photoprint and is slightly wrinkled.; Formerly WO820; Photographer's signature stamp on photonegative.; Photographer's stamp on back of photoprint.; Title handwritten on back of photoprint.; R7100002037
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