Man's theatrical costume with blue suit and top hat
Drawing, design for a man's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a blue overcoat with large pocket, matching pants, and a top hat. The figure wearing the costume holds a cane in his left hand and green bills on the right hand; both hands are covered with white gloves.
Artwork Details
- Title: Man's theatrical costume with blue suit and top hat
- 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: 58.550.69
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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