Woman's Riding Habit

1935/1942

Henry De Wolfe

Associated Names
Henry De Wolfe

Artist, American, 1893 - 1971

This is a painting of a Victorian-era formal outfit on a mannequin or display stand. The attire consists of a fitted, double-breasted jacket with high collar and notched lapels, worn over a long flowing skirt in a matching color and texture. There is a light-colored blouse with intricate details peeking out from beneath the jacket. The painting is styled after 19th-century fashion illustrations and features a plain background with shading to suggest the fabric's folds and drape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 36.9 cm (18 1/8 x 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1318

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573723

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