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Maurice Sendak

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Throne Covering

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W=765
H=800

About this artwork

87×86 in

Painted Wooden Scenery

Moments before the Prince is to marry Smeraldine, disguised as the Princess Ninette, the throne cover is lowered and then lifted to reveal a giant rat sitting on a swiss cheese throne. The rat, who is actually Ninette is turned back into a human by Tchelio.

Act IV, Scene 2