Riding Habit

c. 1940

Marie Mitchell

Associated Names
Marie Mitchell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a partially completed sketch of a person with only their torso, shoulders, and arms detailed. The head and legs are represented by simple outlines, with the head missing. The figure is seated, holding a riding crop in their left hand, suggesting they may be on a horse. The person wears a dark, likely black, long-sleeved jacket with buttons and a matching full-length skirt. There are no visible hair or facial features. No jewelry or other objects are depicted. The background is plain and unadorned, suggesting a conceptual setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 22.8 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2820


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595285

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