ORSON WELLES PORTFOLIO

Orson Welles, famous as an accomplished actor, writer, producer and visionary director, had originally aspired to become a musician or artist. Having studied at the Art Institute of Chicago for one summer, he continued to draw and paint throughout his life. The ma jority of his artwork, including costume and set designs for his film and theatre work, and caricatures, has been unavailable to the public. Until now.