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House Dress

Julie C. Brush

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a colorful dress with intricate patterns. The dress features a long, flowing silhouette adorned with vibrant orange, yellow, and black patterns that combine floral and geometric motifs. The garment's design includes a full-length hem and structured bodice. There is also a faint sketch of the dress's back view to the right, outlining its form and providing a sense of its three-dimensional structure. The drawing appears detailed, suggesting a focus on fashion design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3439 × 4397 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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