Drawing for a woman's theatrical costume with fairy wings and ballet pointe shoes

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 consists of a white dress with corseted bodice and wide tulle skirt, fairy wings, and ballet pointe shoes, all with golden trimmings and embellishments. White gloves cover the hands. A silver necklace, matching headband and earrings complete the outfit.

Artist

Vincente Minnelli

Date

1933–39

Medium

Watercolor over graphite

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Gift of Randolph Gunter, 1958