Drawing, study for women's theatrical costumes

Vincente Minnelli

1933–39 · Graphite · Drawings and Prints

Drawing, studies for six women's costumes, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. Two designs for women's costumes are at the top of the sheet, possibly presenting two views (front and three-quarter back?) of the same costume, with plaid shirt and full skirt, in 19th-century style. On the bottom left, two additionald esigns of walking women, made of coat and andkle-length skirt, with hats, are drawn. On the bottom right are two additional designs, one for a girl's dress and the other for a woman's dress, both with wide sleeves and skirts.

Artist

Vincente Minnelli

Date

1933–39

Medium

Graphite

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Gift of Randolph Gunter, 1958