Shaker Man's Collar c. 1936

elizabethmoutal

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

possibly oil pastel

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Shaker Man's Collar" is a watercolor painting by American artist Elizabeth Moutal (1909–2000), dating back to 1936. The artwork depicts a single, simple collar of a man's shirt, rendered in a delicate, precise style. The collar is predominantly purple, with a glimpse of the cream lining. This piece is a testament to Moutal's attention to detail and her ability to transform everyday objects into captivating subjects for her art. Her style is characterized by minimalist compositions and meticulous rendering.