Drawing for a theatrical costume for a nurse (?)

Vincente Minnelli

1933–39 · Watercolor over graphite · Drawings and Prints

Drawing, design for a woman's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume, possibly for a nurse, consists of a white mid-calf dress with wide lapels and high waist, the skirt slightly flared at the bottom, worn with white tights, pointed-toe, high-heeled shoes, and a white nurse's (?) hat.

Artist

Vincente Minnelli

Date

1933–39

Medium

Watercolor over graphite

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Gift of Randolph Gunter, 1958