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Court suit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mannequin wearing a brown court suit with gold embroidery, the suit has a long jacket with floral designs and a high collar, the mannequin also has white stockings and black shoes. The mannequin's face is blurred and turned to the left. The jacket is open to reveal a white lace shirt underneath and a pink and gold waistcoat. The mannequin's left arm is down by its side and the right arm is slightly extended. The background is grey with a shadow cast by the mannequin. The court suit is by Yves Saint Laurent.

Artwork Details

Date
1774–93
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
474 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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