Theatrical costume: Robin Hood

1933–39

Not on view

Drawing, design for a woman's Robin Hood costume, created by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a green and gold vest with long, puff sleeves with white and gold trimmings and embroidered pearls, worn with a golden belt around the waist, green tights, and high-heeled, pointed-toe, golden boots. A headdress of green color with golden trimmings and long, scrolling feathers (?) in the back covers the head. A green cape with white scales and border hangs from the shoulders, wrapped around the right arm. In her right hand, covered with purple gloves, holds a thin, long bow. A cloth swatch of gilt leather is attached at upper left of sheet.

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Title: Theatrical costume: Robin Hood
Artist: Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
Date: 1933–39
Medium: Watercolor over graphite with textile swatch
Dimensions: Sheet: 13 7/8 x 10 in. (35.2 x 25.4 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture, Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Frank Cambria, 1959
Object Number: 59.560.14
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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