Bust of Woman

Published/Created:

ca. 1490-1500

Physical Description:

53.3 x 43.2 x 21.6 cm

Date Depicted:

1975
500 AD - 1499 AD

Materials:

tin-glazed earthenware

Notes:

The new square neckline is anticipated in this tabard form with turned-back lapels.

Abstract:

Dress of the High Italian Renaissance is distinctly soft, loose, and easy. Its silhouette is narrower and more natural than the silhouette of the Early Renaissance. The round gown, an important new garment, is alone or with an overgarment. It has a separate, short-waisted bodice and a straight, gathered skirt. The neckline is low, round, and wide. Characteristically Italian, sleeves are usually separate from the gown and laced or tied in place. The chemise is pulled through the openings between the ties to make little puffs. Often the sleeve fabric and color are different from the gown. A stiff overgarment like a tabard appears in Italy. Narrow at the shoulders, it is slightly shaped over the bosom and then widens at the hem. It has an open V neck and seam which makes a small lapel. Fabric for the overgarment is usually rich brocade.

Topics:

Costume -- Europe -- History -- (LC)
Sculpture -- Italy -- 15th century -- (YVRC)

Period/Style:

Renaissance

Culture:

Italian

Accession Number:

4389-190

Genre:

costume (mode of fashion) (AAT)
sculpture (AAT)

Format:

Image

Content Type:

Clothing & Accessories
Sculptures, Models, & Architecture

Rights:

The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Access Restrictions:

Yale Community Only

Related Exhibit or Resource:

High Italian Renaissance: 1450-1510: Dress: Women

Source Creator:

Button, Jeanne and Sbarge, Stephen

Source Title:

History of Costume, In Slides, Notes and Commentaries: Volume 2

Source Created:

New York, NY
Theatre Arts Slide Presentations
1975

Call Number:

GT513 +B87 2 (LC)

Orbis Barcode:

39002051938489

Yale Collection:

Visual Resources Collection

Digital Collection:

Visual Resources Collection

Original Repository:

Boston, MA: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

OID:

10596498

PID:

digcoll:1854510