Man's Suit

1935/1942

Henry De Wolfe

Associated Names
Henry De Wolfe

Artist, American, 1893 - 1971

This is a painting of a formal gentleman's suit. The painting shows an ensemble consisting of a dark, double-breasted tailcoat with a high collar and puffed shoulders, worn over a white waistcoat with intricate detailing and a white cravat. The outfit is completed with tan trousers and dark shoes. The suit is depicted with meticulous attention to detail, highlighting the texture and sheen of the fabrics.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.2 x 37.8 cm (19 3/4 x 14 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1710

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573744

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