Boy's Suit

c. 1939

Joseph Sudek

Associated Names
Joseph Sudek

Artist, American

This is a painting of an ornate historical costume. The image depicts a rich blue jacket with intricate lace cuffs and a high collar, paired with red trousers adorned with decorative lace trims at the bottom. The jacket has a verdant vest and is fastened with ornate buttons. The head, hands, and feet are absent, giving the ensemble a suspended appearance on a plain background, possibly emphasizing the clothing itself.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 29.1 cm (14 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1675

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Jos Sudek Jr.

Wikidata ID

Q64591396

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