Basque

c. 1937

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names
Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

This is a drawing of a Victorian-style jacket. The artwork depicts a deep purple, high-necked jacket with a double row of small buttons along the front, an hourglass shape, fitted sleeves, intricate highlights and shadows suggesting volume and texture. To the right, there is a sketched outline of the back view of the jacket, showcasing structural elements like seams and folds. The rest of the outfit, including a long skirt, is lightly sketched, leaving room for interpretation or further design work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23.1 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1299


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MELITIA HOFMANN

Wikidata ID

Q64614301

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