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Women's theatrical costumes with head wraps

1933–39
Not on view
Drawing, designs for women's costumes, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume design on the recto consists of a long, figure-hugging, high-waisted burgundy gown with short, wide, gold sleeves, worn with a gold and burgundy head wrap, golden hoop earrings, and golden bracelets. The design on the verso seems to be an unfinished sketch of the same costume, presenting a short-sleeved, V-neck, figure-hugging, long gown worn with a head wrap.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Women's theatrical costumes with head wraps
  • Artist:
    Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
  • Date:
    1933–39
  • Medium:
    Watercolor over graphite (recto); graphite (verso)
  • Dimensions:
    Sheet (Irregular): 14 × 11 in. (35.5 × 27.9 cm)
  • Classifications:
    Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line:
    Gift of Randolph Gunter, 1958
  • Object Number:
    58.550.9
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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