Woman's theatrical costume with black trimmings

1933–39

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 099

Drawing, design for a woman's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a transparent green street dress made up of matching wide-shoildered, peplum jacket and mid-calf flared skirt, both with undulating, black trimmings, worn with a black hat with loops and black gloves.

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Title: Woman's theatrical costume with black trimmings
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: 58.550.54
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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