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Nesbitt, Esta (1918-1975)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1918-1975

Biography

Esther "Esta" Nesbitt was an American artist, well known as a fashion illustrator for various leading publications including Harpers Bazaar, Mademoiselle, and the New York Times Magazine.

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Untitled (Back view of cropped figure in short swing coat), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.110
Scope and Contents

Back view of cropped figure in short swing coat and coolie hat; Black and white: charcoal; Signed

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Back view of kneeling junior figure in shorts), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.113
Scope and Contents

Back view of kneeling junior figure in shorts; Black and white: charcoal; Signed

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Diptych of one figure in resort dress and one in a sundress), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.105A
Scope and Contents

Diptych of one figure in striped resort dress and one figure in sundress; Color: brush and watercolor; Signed.

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Diptych of one figure in resort dress and one in a sundress), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.105B
Scope and Contents

Diptych of one figure in striped resort dress and one figure in sundress; Color: brush and watercolor; Signed

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Diptych of two faceless figures in full-skirted dresses), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.116A
Scope and Contents

Diptych of two faceless figures in full-skirted dresses; Color: brush and gouache; Signed

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Diptych of two faceless figures in full-skirted dresses), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.116B
Scope and Contents

Diptych of two faceless figures in full-skirted dresses; Color: brush and gouache; Signed

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Female figure in a bouffant skirt and black top), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.103
Scope and Contents

Female figure in a bouffant skirt and black top, on reddish paper; Signed.

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Figure in black off-the-shoulder dinner sheath), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.108
Scope and Contents

Figure in black off-the-shoulder dinner sheath; Black and white: marker and watercolor; Signed

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Figure in checked coat and skirt ensemble), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.107
Scope and Contents

Figure in checked coat and skirt ensemble; Black and white: charcoal, crayon and wash with paper-dolled blouse; Signed

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s

Untitled (Figure in sleeveless blouse and slim skirt), circa 1950s, 1982, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.112
Scope and Contents

Figure in sleeveless blouse and slim skirt; Black and white: charcoal, wash and pastel; Signed

Dates: 1982; circa 1950s