Lapák, the Dog

Lapák, the Dog, analogous to the Schoolmaster
Costume design
gouache and watercolour on paper
28 cm x 38 cm; 11 x 15 in

In portraying the analogies of the opera’s various characters – human with animal – Barry Kay has accomplished quite a feat in realising Janáček’s intentions by not only creating their costumes accordingly but also their facial characteristics, last but not least, for makeup purposes.

Schoolmaster

Lapák the Dog

Schoolmaster

Badger

Badger – analogous to the Parson
Costume design
brush; gouache and watercolour on paper
28 cm x 38 cm; 11 x 15 in

Parson
Costume design (verso)
pencil; preliminary sketch on paper
28 cm x 38 cm; 11 x 15 in
(recto: drawing of a Beetle, not displayed)

Although only the pale pencil drawing for the Parson is available for comparison, it does nonetheless clearly demonstrate the analogous resemblance to the Badger.

Badger

Parson

Collection Barry Kay Archive