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Nightgown and Cap

Melita Hofmann

National Gallery of Art

The illustration shows a woman standing upright with her hands clasped at her waist. She has delicate facial features, tied hair, and wears a loose-fitting gown with short puffed sleeves and a modest neckline adorned with a bow. The drawing includes sketches of the gown's neckline and sleeve embellishments, as well as a larger depiction of the neckline design and sleeve pattern. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3305 × 4481 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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