This site uses cookies to improve your experience. View our Cookie Policy
Preferences

Cookie Preferences

Essential

These cookies are absolutely essential for our website to function properly.

 

Cookies that measure website use

We use Google Analytics to measure how you use the website so we can improve it based on user needs.

 

Cookies that help with communications and marketing

These cookies may be set by third party websites and do things like measure how you view YouTube videos.

 
 
View our Cookie Policy
×

Image filter options
This is a new website and is still being developed.
Artworks Themes
Projects & Exhibitions Cynfas Articles Learn
About Us Contact Us
Cy
Artworks Themes Projects & Exhibitions Cynfas Articles Learn About Us Contact Us
Previous Artwork Next Artwork

Costume designs for the Welsh National Opera

BJORNSEN, Maria
We’re working on releasing this image.

We have a duty of care to all our audiences. This website draws on legacy collections data. We recognise that some of this information may be outdated or discriminatory and we're currently working to review our records. If you have any questions or comments on an artwork, please contact us.

Copyright statement provided by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Details


Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 18617

Creation/Production

BJORNSEN, Maria
Stage designer, famed for designs for Phantom of the Opera; designed for Welsh National Opera, among many others.
Role: Artist

Acquisition

Purchase, 2/11/1979

Measurements

Height (cm): 29.6
Width (cm): 41.8

Techniques

Watercolour and pencil on card

Material

Watercolour
Pencil
Paper

Location

In store
More

Tags


  • Active In The 21St Century
  • Drawing
  • Fine Art
  • Opera
  • Revolution And Social Unrest
  • Theatrical Costume And Fancy Dress
  • Woman Artist
  • Works On Paper

Share


More like this


Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The National Eisteddfod. Cardiff, Wales
Photographer: HURN David
(2015)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Welsh Costume - Jenny Jones
ROWLAND, John Cambrian
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Le Vrai Parisien
REED, Edward Tennyson.
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Dancers in costume at the annual Butetown Carnival. Cardiff, Wales
Photographer: HURN David
(2014)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Study of a seated girl for "The Musicians"
UGLOW, Euan
(1953)
© Estate of Euan Uglow. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The fun fair at Porthcawl. A family have the fun/horror of the Ghost Train. Wales
Photographer: HURN David
(2014)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
On 5th July 500 English in the guise of Morris Dancers and led by a marching band invaded Wales over Chepstow Bridge. Chepstow Festival, Wales
Photographer: HURN David
(2014)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Anthony Freud
Photographer: HURN David
(2002)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
March against Racism. Butetown. Cardiff, Wales
Photographer: HURN David
(1978)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Last night of the Welsh Proms. St David's Hall. Cardiff, Wales
Photographer: HURN David
(2004)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The Town Child's Alphabet
JONES, David
(1924)
© Estate of David Jones. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Study for Rodin's 'Death of Alcestis'
JOHN, Gwen
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The annual parade. A good time for electioneering. Fountain Hills, Arizona USA
Photographer: HURN David
(2016)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
A Welsh American Portfolio
EVANS, Bob
(1984)
© Bob Evans/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
March against racism. Cardiff, Wales
Photographer: HURN David
(2015)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Actress Julie Christie travelling in London on the underground
Photographer: HURN David
(2016)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Drapery for figure of Purity for St. George mosaic
POYNTER, Sir Edward
(1869)
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Alan Bennett is an English playwright, screenwriter, actor and author. Original member of ''Beyond the Fringe''. London, UK
Photographer: HURN David
(1961)
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
We’re working on releasing this image.
Visual Aid for Band Aid 1985
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
We’re working on releasing this image.
A Welsh American Portfolio
Poet: CLARKE, Gillian JONES, Jonah Western Illinois Univeristy
(1984)

  • Artworks
  • Themes
  • Projects & Exhibitions
  • Cynfas Articles
  • Learn

The Website

  • About Us
  • Accessibility
  • FAQ
  • Copyright
  • Cookies Policy

Connect with us

  • Contact Us
  • Instagram @celfarycyd
× ❮ ❯