Basque

Melita Hofmann

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a Victorian-style jacket. The artwork depicts a deep purple, high-necked jacket with a double row of small buttons along the front, an hourglass shape, fitted sleeves, intricate highlights and shadows suggesting volume and texture. To the right, there is a sketched outline of the back view of the jacket, showcasing structural elements like seams and folds. The rest of the outfit, including a long skirt, is lightly sketched, leaving room for interpretation or further design work.