Nightgown

Evelyn Bailey

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dress design. The drawing shows an outline of a garment with a flared skirt and short sleeves drawn in a delicate graphite or pencil line. The garment is decorated around the collar and sleeves with intricate floral embroidery patterns. The drawing illustrates the detail of the ornamentations using fine lines and stippling, emphasizing the texture and style of the embroidery. The hem of the dress is depicted with a zigzag pattern. The drawing is clear and precise, illustrating the structural aspects of the garment along with its decorative elements.