Hat c. 1936

Jean Peszel's "Hat" is a detailed pencil and watercolor drawing from c. 1936. The artwork depicts a straw top hat from a bird's-eye view, with a second, smaller rendering of the hat's brim beneath. The artwork's simple composition and meticulous detail showcase Peszel's attention to the intricate weave of the hat's material. "Hat" is an example of Peszel's interest in fashion and design, which he explored throughout his long artistic career.