Waistcoat

c. 1936

Bessie Forman

Associated Names
Bessie Forman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a vest. The image features an illustration of a vest with floral embroidery. The design includes repetitive motifs of flowers in pastel and vibrant colors on a pale background. Borders and seams are accentuated with contrasting stitching. To the right is a simple line drawing of the same vest for contrast. The overall composition focuses on fashion design and illustration skills.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1619

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537456

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