Woman's theatrical costume with a white gown with jeweled floral details

1933–39

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Drawing, study of a woman's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a white gown with pleated back, with a jeweled floral ornament on each strap, worn with short, undulated hair, semi-abstract floral earrings, and matching cuffs on both wrists.

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Title:
Woman's theatrical costume with a white gown with jeweled floral details
Artist:
Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
Date:
1933–39
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:
58.550.18
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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