Theatrical costumes for a pirate, a captain, and ship crew, for "Captain of Treasure Ship"

1933–39

Not on view

Drawing, designs for three men's costumes for 'Captain of Treasure Ship', part of a group of costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The first costume, for a pirate, consists of a scarlet jacket with white lapels and trimmings, and black and yellow striped sleeves with wide, red cuffs, a white neckerchief, and a wide felt hat. The captain's costume consists of an ultramarine blue jacket with brown and scarlet lapels, cuffs, and trimmings, a scarlet waistcoat with white bundles of flowers, worn over a white shirt and neckerchief, and white tight-fitting breeches with high-heeled, pointed-toe long boots. The captain wears a large hat, and holds a telescope on his hand. Two sketches, one of them illustrating a ship, are executed next to him. Another sketch, possibly for another member of the ship's crew, appears under the pirate, dressed with wide jacket and trousers, and square-toed, high-heeled shoes. Design annotations are inscribed in graphite all over the designs. Fabric swatches of blue, tan, pink, and yellow cloth are attached to the sheet.

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Title: Theatrical costumes for a pirate, a captain, and ship crew, for "Captain of Treasure Ship"
Artist: Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
Date: 1933–39
Medium: Watercolor over graphite with textile swatch
Dimensions: sheet: 9 1/2 x 12 in. (24.1 x 30.5 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture, Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Frank Cambria, 1959
Object Number: 59.560.21
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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