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Woman's Riding Habit

Henry De Wolfe

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a Victorian-era formal outfit on a mannequin or display stand. The attire consists of a fitted, double-breasted jacket with high collar and notched lapels, worn over a long flowing skirt in a matching color and texture. There is a light-colored blouse with intricate details peeking out from beneath the jacket. The painting is styled after 19th-century fashion illustrations and features a plain background with shading to suggest the fabric's folds and drape.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
2957 × 4054 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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