Costume Study for Opera Singer

Jean Michel Moreau le Jeune

Cleveland Museum of Art

The drawing depicts a woman wearing an elaborate dress and hairstyle. The woman's dress is full and flared, with a fitted bodice and a large skirt. The dress features a floral pattern with pink flowers and green leaves. It has short, frilly sleeves and a low neckline. A decorative panel on the bodice features pink flowers and green leaves. The skirt is adorned with tassels along the bottom edge. The woman's hair is styled in an elaborate updo, adorned with a green wreath. Her right arm is extended outward, while her left arm is bent at the elbow. The background of the drawing is a plain, off-white color, with a brown floor and blue water at the bottom. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-right corner.