Washington and Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library Special Collections and Archives
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Copy of a Photograph of a Theater Backdrop Painted by Cy Twombly, WLU Coll. PP 0098, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
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Enclosed is an article by Rev. Barrett of the R. E. Lee Episcopal Church, entitled, " The Little Comet: A Christmas Play for Children in One Act and Four Scenes," Christmastime, 1953-c.1957. This article includes a photo of the play with the Twombly backdrop.
This is a copy of a photograph of a theater backdrop that was painted by Cy Twombly in Lexington, Virginia. The location and name of the theater production is unknown.