Woman's theatrical costume of Victorian style
Drawing, design for a woman's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a ball gown in the Victorian style with a ruffled collar and a fringed sach at the form of the skirt, wide, three-quarter, sleeves, and a large bow on the bustle. The hair is helf up and adorned with a floral headdress. Pearl earrings and necklace and a fan, held in the right hand, complete the outfit.
Artwork Details
- Title:Woman's theatrical costume of Victorian style
- Artist:Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
- Date:1933–39
- Medium:Graphite
- Dimensions:Sheet (Irregular): 14 × 11 in. (35.5 × 27.9 cm)
- Classifications:Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line:Gift of Randolph Gunter, 1958
- Object Number:58.550.62
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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