Sargent's Dress Uniform

c. 1936

Jean Gordon

Associated Names
Jean Gordon

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a full-body illustration of a person standing straight, facing forward. The person's head and facial features are not defined, leaving details like eyes, nose, and mouth blank, and no hair is visible due to the headgear. They are wearing a traditional uniform that includes a black jacket with metallic buttons and shoulder epaulets, paired with white trousers. A red sash is wrapped around the waist, and a decorative tassel hangs from it. The individual is also wearing a tall black hat adorned with embellishments and a chin strap. There is a framed design on the upper right corner of the image containing a round medal or emblem, and the words "Design on cuff" along with a signature or note are written beside it. The background is plain and light-colored.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3160


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581020

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