Christian BÉRARD (1902-1949 )Titania and Bottom, circa 1942Ink . Unsigned. 26 x 20 cmThis drawing represents two costumed guests at the grand ball given by the Countess Pastré at the Château de Montredon, in Marseille, the day after the only performance of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream . This performance took place on July 27, 1942 in the park of the castle under the direction of Christian Bérard, who inspired the scenic part and created the costumes.