Man's Coat

c. 1937

Henry De Wolfe

Associated Names
Henry De Wolfe

Artist, American, 1893 - 1971

This is a drawing of a brown tailcoat. The drawing depicts a formal garment with a long, fitted design and two tails at the back. The coat is double-breasted with buttons and a wide lapel. The sleeves are long, ending in buttoned cuffs. The fabric's texture and structure are emphasized, suggesting a material that holds shape well. In the background, there is a sketch from a rear view, offering another perspective on the coat's design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.6 cm (11 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: front from shoulder to bottom: 24 3/4" long; back: 23" long; length of coat tail: 21 1/2" long; shoulers: 13"wide;

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1698

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573737

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