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Shirt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a long-sleeved, off-white dress shirt made of a lightweight fabric with visible wrinkles and slight discoloration. The shirt features a high collar with a button closure at the top. A distinctive ruffled detail runs down the center front, complemented by a small, curved placket underneath. Two buttons secure the top portion. The sleeves are characterized by their length, slight puff at the shoulders, and ribbed cuffs. The fabric exhibits subtle sheen and appears to be cotton. The shirt is displayed against a plain background, suggesting a product or catalog image. The artist of this piece is Marcel Duchamp. The title of the piece is "Shirt".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
linen
Culture
American
Dimensions
480 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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