Waistcoat

Marie Mitchell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a red garment, likely a vest or coat, depicted from the back. The garment is drawn in a vivid red color, with intricate detailing in gold trim along the seams and edges, particularly around the central closure, armholes, and lower hems. The outfit appears to be sleeveless, with broad shoulders and a flared lower section that suggests a potential for movement or ceremonial function. The design includes two large pockets on the lower portion, also adorned with gold trimming. On the right side of the drawing is a simplified line sketch of the same garment, revealing its general shape and the placement of pattern elements without the coloration, serving as a technical or pattern-drafting reference.