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Nightgown (Back View)

Evelyn Bailey

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a garment. The image shows a simple dress or long gown with short sleeves and decorative detailing in light blue at the cuffs and collar. The garment is depicted from the back with fine lines indicating pleats or folds in the fabric. The hemline has subtle horizontal lines for texture. The illustration focuses on the clean lines and gentle embellishments of the attire.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3527 × 3615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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