Waistcoat c. 1937

"Waistcoat" is a c. 1937 watercolor painting by Marie Mitchell, depicting a detailed rendering of a red waistcoat adorned with gold embroidery. Mitchell’s keen attention to detail brings this garment to life through her accurate portrayal of its form and the intricacy of its embellishments. The inclusion of a separate line drawing provides a further understanding of the waistcoat's construction and tailoring, showcasing the artist's meticulous approach to capturing fashion from a historical perspective. This work is a fine example of Mitchell's talent for fashion illustration, a genre popular in the 20th century.