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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long-sleeved brown and gold striped dress with a full skirt and fitted bodice. The dress has a V-neckline and is made of shiny fabric, possibly silk or satin. The bodice features a brown lace overlay on the shoulders and upper chest area. A decorative brown lace panel adorns the center front of the bodice. The sleeves are fitted and have a slight puff at the shoulder. The skirt falls in deep folds to the floor. The dress is displayed on a white mannequin with a headless, handless upper body. The background is a plain gray color. Title: "Dress". Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
silk
Culture
probably French
Dimensions
412 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

More from probably French