Will R. Barnes, Australian/American 1851-1939 - he was active in American theatrical costume designs, early 20th century. Grouping of 8 unframed watercolors with gold and silver highlights, depicting Art Deco ladies in costumes, circa 1930- all artist signed. Some paper losses along edges, else all are in good condition - the largest measures 10" x 15". Provenance: From the Thomas & Gail Rockwell collection, LaGrangeville NY. Tom is the son of the renowned American artist, Norman Rockwell and the author or many children's books. His late wife Gail, was an artist-illustrator and the daughter of Arthur E. Sudler and Janet Whitson Sudler, both early 20th century artists - she illustrated several of her husband's children's books.