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Theatrical costume

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Theatrical costume by Léon Bakst. Beige pants with a floral design. The pants are knee-length and have a high waist. The waistband is detached and placed on top. The fabric is beige with a floral pattern at the bottom featuring blue, green, and brown leaves and flowers. The background of the image is white. There are creases and folds visible on the pants. The pants appear to be made of a lightweight material, possibly silk. The floral design is painted or printed on the fabric. The overall style of the pants suggests a traditional or historical design.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
(a, c, e, f, k) silk (h, i) cotton
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
470 × 624 px
Museum record:
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