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Chemise

Rosalia Lane

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dress design. The drawing showcases a detailed outline of a short-sleeved dress with a square neckline, adorned with decorative elements such as lace or ruffles along the collar and sleeve edges. The dress is depicted as an A-line shape, offering a flowing silhouette. Additionally, there is a smaller-scale sketch of the dress located to the upper right of the main illustration. The drawing is executed with fine lines and shading to suggest texture and fabric draping.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3339 × 4233 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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