Costume design for Louise , 1898, Scene 88

Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) Costume design for Louise, 1898, Scene 88 signed 'Beaton' (lower right), further signed with studio stamp and inscribed 'Louise. {1898} Scene 88/Balldress -/Palest pink satin/with overskirt of opal net - beaded -/embroidered with silk applique strands of roses - lovers knots. butterflies etc./lilac coloured satin bow sash - & train.' (lower centre) pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with white 18¾ x 11½ in. (47.7 x 29.3 cm.)