Drawing for a woman's theatrical costume embellished with stars, ruffles and feathers

Vincente Minnelli

1933–39 · Graphite · Drawings and Prints

Drawing, sketch of design for a woman's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a tight-fitting gown with a pattern of lozenges, embellished with star ornaments and ruffles, and with long feathers (?) on the shoulders. The skirt is flared at the bottom, with a short train. A headdress with star embellishments and feathers crowns the head; an embellished fan is held on the right hand.

Artist

Vincente Minnelli

Date

1933–39

Medium

Graphite

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Gift of Randolph Gunter, 1958