Study for women's theatrical costumes

1933–39
Not on view
Drawing, studies for six women's costumes, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. Two designs for women's costumes are at the top of the sheet, possibly presenting two views (front and three-quarter back?) of the same costume, with plaid shirt and full skirt, in 19th-century style. On the bottom left, two additionald esigns of walking women, made of coat and andkle-length skirt, with hats, are drawn. On the bottom right are two additional designs, one for a girl's dress and the other for a woman's dress, both with wide sleeves and skirts.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Study for women's theatrical costumes
  • 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:
    58.550.65
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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