Cape

1935/1942

Eleanor Gausser

Associated Names
Eleanor Gausser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a coat on a plain background. The drawing depicts a coat with a hood attached. The shape of the coat suggests it is draped and slightly gathered towards the top, forming soft pleats down its length. The hood is rounded, resembling an old-fashioned bonnet style, with simple line detailing. The composition is minimalistic, focusing on the simplicity and elegance of the garment's design, standing out against the plain backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23.2 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9534

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: "E. GAUSSER"

Wikidata ID

Q64558244

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