Costume Armor in the Classical Style by Hallé. The armor consists of a helmet and a torso piece. The helmet is gold-colored with a tall, curved crest on top. The helmet has a face shield that covers the forehead and nose. The torso piece has short sleeves. The main color of the torso piece is gold with red and brown accents. There are intricate designs and patterns throughout the armor, including on the belt. The armor is displayed on a black mannequin with a white base. The background is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1788–90
- Medium
- Helmet: linen, papier-mâché, bole, gold leaf, graphite; tunic: silk, cotton, metal coils and spangles, metallic yarn
- Culture
- French, Paris
- Dimensions
- 499 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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