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Dress

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dress design. The image shows a full-length dress with puffed sleeves and intricate detailing along the hem and neckline. The dress is drawn in a soft pencil or graphite, with shading to give form to the fabric. Two smaller sketches show details like lace patterns and hem designs, focusing on decorative elements and construction of the dress. The sketches display floral or bow motifs and lace-like textures.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
3419 × 4492 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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