Stravinsky, Théodore 1907-1989, Original sketch for the cover of the first edition of Igor Stravinsky's Pater Noster (Otche nash) for unaccompanied mixed voices [Kirchmeyer 46, De Lerma P7]

File — Box: 10, Folder: 1

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Scope and Contents

Black ink and pencil on art paper. With text in Russian within decorative border incorporating geometric elements. Sheet size ca. 320 x 250 mm.

In a folder with statement certifying authenticity in Soulima Stravinsky's hand: "Premiére Esquisse pour la couverture de la 1ere Edition du Pater Noster de I.S. par Théodore Stravinsky (page originale manuscrite) certifié Soulima Stravinsky."

Pater Noster was first published in London by J. & W. Chester in 1926. Kirchmeyer 45. De Lerma P7 (also recording an edition published by Édition Russe de Musique in 1932, plate number R.M.V. 545).

Dates

Creation: 1908 - 1974
Creation: Majority of material found within 1908 - 1938

Creator

From the Collection: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971 (Composer, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials are written in English, Russian, French, and Italian.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Biographical / Historical

Théodore was Igor and Catherine Stravinsky's first child. An accomplished artist, he studied with Georges Braque and André Dertain. His works include paintings and drawings (including set designs for his father's theatrical works), murals, and designs for stained glass windows.