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Man's Suit

Henry De Wolfe

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a formal gentleman's suit. The painting shows an ensemble consisting of a dark, double-breasted tailcoat with a high collar and puffed shoulders, worn over a white waistcoat with intricate detailing and a white cravat. The outfit is completed with tan trousers and dark shoes. The suit is depicted with meticulous attention to detail, highlighting the texture and sheen of the fabrics.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3363 × 4412 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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