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Man's Waistcoat

c. 1942

Ruggiero Pierotti

Associated Names

Ruggiero Pierotti

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a sleeveless waistcoat with intricate detailing, a pronounced flair at the bottom, and visible buttons. The colors are muted taupe and cream. The garment is centered and displayed partially open on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 54.8 x 36.4 cm (21 9/16 x 14 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1646

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Ruggerio Pierotti

Wikidata ID

Q64630026

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