Man's theatrical costume for the song 'O Leo' in "At Home Abroad"
Drawing, design for a man's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume was designed for the number 'O Leo', from the musical 'At Home Abroad', created for the Shuberts and performed in Broadway in 1935. It consists of a beige jacket with four pockets, worn over a green and yellow shirt with a checked pattern and a brown neckerchief, green shorts, knee-length socks and shoes, and brown gloves and hat, with black band and yellow feathers.
An additional sheet of notes, typed by Vincente Minnelli, presents the details of the costume design: "#210 / Beige suede sport jacket, green and yellow / knit lumberjack under coat; scarf or brown / silk under that. Green [crossed out] suede shorts; green / wool socks. Brown gloves; brown felt hat with / yellow feather." It also contains additional handwritten notes added across the sheet.
An additional sheet of notes, typed by Vincente Minnelli, presents the details of the costume design: "#210 / Beige suede sport jacket, green and yellow / knit lumberjack under coat; scarf or brown / silk under that. Green [crossed out] suede shorts; green / wool socks. Brown gloves; brown felt hat with / yellow feather." It also contains additional handwritten notes added across the sheet.
Artwork Details
- Title:Man's theatrical costume for the song 'O Leo' in "At Home Abroad"
- Artist:Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
- Date:1935
- Medium:Watercolor over 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:58.550.87
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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