Man's Coat

1937

Louis Maldarelli

Associated Names
Louis Maldarelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an overcoat design. The main subject of the image is a detailed and realistic illustration of a double-breasted brown overcoat. The coat features a plaid lining visible at the collar and a hint of the inner side, and it is accentuated with a red-brown collar. The buttons are neatly aligned, and the coat is rendered with attention to shadow and texture, indicating the material is likely wool or a similar fabric. To the right of the main coat is a simple line drawing that outlines the back view of the coat. The cream background complements the neutral tones of the garment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.6 x 29.3 cm (14 7/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1714


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Louis Maldarelli - / June 9, 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64593985

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