Waistcoat

c. 1936

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names
Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

The image is a drawing of a waistcoat. It features a detailed sketch of a sleeveless waistcoat with a high collar and a row of buttons down the front. A ruffled shirt collar is visible under the waistcoat. Long flowing sleeves are attached to the waistcoat, and there is a smaller back view showing the laced back detail. The drawing emphasizes the tailoring and structure of the garment with fine lines and minimal shading, giving it a three-dimensional quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1629

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MELITA HOFMANN

Wikidata ID

Q64614327

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