It turns out that the New York Public Library has a vast Illustration collection. It is used by theater and movie people as ideas for set and costume ideas. It is also used by artists - and in fact there is a thank you note from Diego Rivera during his work at Rockefeller Center and the New York Public Works.
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| The entrance and the overview. |
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Anyway, they have pulled some of them out for an exhibit and it was very cool (and free).
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Here are a few shots.
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| Various original travel posters |
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| Illustrations that inspired outfits and scenic designs. |
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| The costume for Madam Morrible from Wicked, and the illustrations that inspired it |
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| My favorite poster. |
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| Note freom the show, just the rehabbed fountain of "Beauty" from the Library facade. |
