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The Artist Project

The Artist Project: Paul Tazewell

Costume designer Paul Tazewell reflects on Anthony van Dyck's portraits in this episode of The Artist Project.
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From March 2015 to June 2016, we invited 120 artists—local, national, and global—to choose individual works of art or galleries that sparked their imaginations. In this online series, artists reflect on what art is, what inspires them from across 5,000 years of art, and in so doing, they reveal the power of a museum and The Met.

"There's great attitude and affectation in how he's staging each of these portraits. And it's like theater . . ."

Costume designer Paul Tazewell reflects on Anthony van Dyck's portraits in this episode of The Artist Project—an online series in which artists respond to works of art in The Met collection.

About the Artist
Paul Tazewell, born in Akron, Ohio, is an American costume designer for the theatre, dance, and opera.

Costume design by Paul Tazewell for Eliza for the Broadway production of Hamilton

Paul Tazewell (American)

Costume design for Eliza for the Broadway production of Hamilton.

Courtesy of the artist © Paul Tazewell

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James Stuart (1612–1655), Duke of Richmond and Lennox, Anthony van Dyck Flemish, Oil on canvas
James Stuart (1612–1655), Duke of Richmond and Lennox
Anthony van Dyck
ca. 1633–35
Lucas van Uffel (died 1637), Anthony van Dyck Flemish, Oil on canvas
Lucas van Uffel (died 1637)
Anthony van Dyck
ca. 1622
Robert Rich (1587–1658), Second Earl of Warwick, Anthony van Dyck Flemish, Oil on canvas
Robert Rich (1587–1658), Second Earl of Warwick
Anthony van Dyck
ca. 1632–35
Self-Portrait, Anthony van Dyck Flemish, Oil on canvas
Self-Portrait
Anthony van Dyck
ca. 1620–21