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Livery

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and gold ornate male outfit on mannequin on left; mustard-yellow male outfit on mannequin on right; both mannequins wearing white tights and black shoes; mannequins with low powdered wigs. Livery. Artist not provided. Mannequin on left wearing red coat with gold ornate swirling pattern; white ruffled cuffs; white gloves; large gold buttons; short red pants; white stockings; low-heeled black shoes; short brown wig with side curls. Mannequin on right wearing mustard-yellow coat with brown ornate trim; short black necktie; white gloves; short yellow pants; white stockings; low-heeled black shoes; short brown wig with buns on side of head.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
wool
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
491 × 625 px
Museum record:
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