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Tea Gown

Joseph L. Boyd

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a red dress on a plain background. The artwork depicts a long, elegant red dress adorned with buttons running down the front. The dress has pleated fabric, pockets on either side, long sleeves, a high collar, and frilled edges at the cuffs and hemline. There is no visible figure in the dress, and it stands alone on a neutral canvas. The background is a light cream color, emphasizing the red dress. The style of the painting is detailed textile depiction.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
2707 × 5139 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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