Dress

Julie C. Brush

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dress design with intricate patterning. The drawing shows a full-length dress featuring elaborate purple fabric with a complex, symmetrical pattern incorporating floral and abstract design elements in green and pale colors, highlighted by white. The dress has oversized puffed sleeves and a fitted waist with a flared skirt. The collar is round with a small opening at the neck. To the right, there are additional design sketches: one illustrates the back view of the dress while another outlines an accessory or detailed neck piece with ruffles. The detailed, colorful pattern contrasts with the simple line drawings accompanying it, emphasizing the dress’s ornate textile design.