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Wedding ensemble

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wedding ensemble by artist consists of a white wedding dress on a mannequin. The dress has a full, flared skirt with multiple layers of ruffles. The bodice has short, frilly sleeves and a low neckline. A floral arrangement is positioned on the front of the bodice. The mannequin wears a floral crown on its head. The background is a gray gradient, with the dress and mannequin positioned centrally and lit from the front. The mannequin's face has a neutral expression and its hands are positioned in front of its body.

Artwork details

Date:
1864
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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