The Lemon Skirt
Artist
Ethel Gabain
(French-English, 1883 - 1950)
CultureFrench
Date1883-1950
MediumPencil and watercolor on paper
DimensionsOverall: 16 3/8 x 12 in. (41.6 x 30.5 cm)
Overall, Mat: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.6 cm)
Overall, Mat: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.6 cm)
InscribedSigned in pencil "Ethel Gabain". Circled "D.F.P." and broken diamond with reserve "P" stamped on back in bright blue. "The Lemon Skirt" written at lower right corner. "S-11015/P.18 Ethel Gabain (Mrs. John Copley)(her drawings are rare)Colnaghi 1926" written on back.
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number50.48.57
Not on view
DescriptionPencil and watercolor drawing on heavy paper. Of a woman with a plain blouse and a detailed skirt with lemons and leaves on it.ProvenanceDan Fellows Platt, Englewood, N.J., d. 1938; Mrs. Platt,1938-50; Chrysler Museum Purchase, 1950 Published ReferencesSPARK'S CATALOGUE, #74, $75.
