Attributed to Rex John Whistler (British, 1905–1944)

Attributed to Rex John Whistler (British, 1905–1944), Commedia dell Arte, oil on board with a second oil to the reverse board, bearing monogram R.W. to gravestone, 94cm x 140cmProvenance: Private Collection, LondonSadlers Wells Theatre Lillian Baylis Studio, 1985Note:Multiple features of the paintings fullfill points made by L.Whistler and R.Fuller in The Works of Rex Whistler, 1960, in relation to Whistlers architectural knowledge applied to theatre and stage designs as well as certain styles of the painting bearing strong resemblance to Whistlers 1930s works such as the clubbed feet on the dancer in the blue dress.