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Waistcoat

Bessie Forman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a vest. The image features an illustration of a vest with floral embroidery. The design includes repetitive motifs of flowers in pastel and vibrant colors on a pale background. Borders and seams are accentuated with contrasting stitching. To the right is a simple line drawing of the same vest for contrast. The overall composition focuses on fashion design and illustration skills.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3207 × 4304 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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