Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy; costume design for Jeanne d'Arc by the Paris Opera

1897

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Costume design for Philip the Good, Duke of Burgondy, part of a portfolio of 82 designs by Bianchini for 'Jeanne d'Arc' by the Paris Opera Company, 1897. Philip the Good is depicted on three-quarter view, looking to the left, with his left foot extended towards the front and his right arm slightly lifted in front of him. He wears a dark purple doublet with green borders, decorated with rich golden interlacing motifs, and a matching cape, over a chemise with golden decorations on the sleeves and white gloves. The hose are of cream color, as well as the pointed-toe flat shoes. A fur scarf is around the neck, and a black double belt with golden interlacing motifs is tied around his wais. He wears a golden crown over a red hat, flanked on the crown by a fleur de lis.

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Title: Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy; costume design for Jeanne d'Arc by the Paris Opera
Artist: Charles Bianchini (French, Lyons 1860–1905 Paris)
Date: 1897
Medium: Pen and black ink, watercolor, gouache
Dimensions: sheet: 12 5/16 x 9 3/8 in. (31.2 x 23.8 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Adrian Lambert, 1970
Object Number: 1970.731.81
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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