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Plaid Morning Dress

Aurelia Arbo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dress. There are two renditions of a plaid dress with voluminous sleeves. The left rendition is a pencil sketch outlining the shape and pattern of the dress. The right rendition is filled with color, displaying a plaid pattern in beige, cream, and brown hues with a lace detail on the collar. The drawing is in the style of a fashion design sketch, showcasing the structure and potential coloration of the garment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3356 × 3854 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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