Man's Suit

c. 1937

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a painting of a vintage coat. The coat is green with intricate details and a cream-colored lace cravat. It has tailored buttoned cuffs, pockets, and a back slit. There is a line drawing of the coat in the upper right corner, showing a front and back view. The painting realistically portrays the fabric's texture and patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 27.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1724

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Federal Art Project - W.P.A. of Va. / by Mary E. Humes -- .

Wikidata ID

Q64607777

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