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Preferred Citation

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.

Scope and Contents

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Ann Smith School (Lexington, Virginia)
• Coffey, David
• Mural painting and decoration
• Stage props
• Theater
• Twombly, Cy