Theatrical Costume

1933–39

Not on view

Drawing, design for a man's costume by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a green leotard and matching jacket with brown lapels with gold trimmings, long, wide sleeves, trimmed with dark violet, and irregular ropes of green and purple color that surround the shouders. A brown quiver with red details, containing white and green arrows hangs on his back, tied with a brown band across his chest; a matching brown bow with red details is held on the left hand. Yellow-green gloves cover the hands, and a belt with golden buckle is tied around his waist. The head is covered with a green hood with light brown trimmings. Pointed-toe, purple ankle boots with brown trimmings dress the feet.

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Title: Theatrical Costume
Artist: Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
Date: 1933–39
Medium: Watercolor over graphite
Dimensions: Sheet: 13 7/8 x 10 in. (35.2 x 25.4 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Gift of Frank Cambria, 1959
Object Number: 59.560.16
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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