This is a drawing of a blue coat paired with tan breeches. The image depicts an 18th to 19th-century ensemble, featuring a deep blue coat, a white waistcoat with ornate lace cuffs, and tan breeches fastened with buttons at the knee. On the right side, there is a pencil sketch showing the back of the coat with long tails. The drawing is detailed, showcasing the texture and style of historical fashion.

Man's Suit

c. 1936

Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3172 × 4078px

Description

This is a drawing of a blue coat paired with tan breeches. The image depicts an 18th to 19th-century ensemble, featuring a deep blue coat, a white waistcoat with ornate lace cuffs, and tan breeches fastened with buttons at the knee. On the right side, there is a pencil sketch showing the back of the coat with long tails. The drawing is detailed, showcasing the texture and style of historical fashion.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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