Woman's theatrical costume with a lean, beige dress and black accessories

1933–39

Not on view

Drawing, design for a woman's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a tailored dress of light beige fabric, with ample shoulders and lean, slightly flared, mid-calf skirt, and a beige belt emphasizing the waist. A black scarf covers the neck, and long gloves, ample around the elbows, cover the hands. A tilted, black hat, and pointed-toe, black shoes complete the outfit.

According to an additional sheet of notes typed by Vincente Minnelli (included with matted drawing), the costume is: "#4 [underlined]/ (6) [In graphite]/ Tailored dress of light weight beige/ wool broadcloth. Surplice bodice cut/ in one with sleeves. Skirt fitted/ snugly below hips; flaring out at/ a point about midway between hip bones/ and knees. Fullness in front to have/ tailored effect. Gloves of black stiff velveteen to above elbow where they/ become exaggerated to pointed gauntlets/ and are buttoned onto sleeve. Scarf of/ black velveteen draped around neck./ Large black velveteen swagger hat."

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Title: Woman's theatrical costume with a lean, beige dress and black accessories
Artist: Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
Date: 1933–39
Medium: Watercolor over graphite
Dimensions: Sheet: 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Gift of Randolph Gunter, 1958
Object Number: 58.550.4
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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