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Ball Dress

Edith Magnette

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a long dress. The dress has a flowing, ankle-length design with long sleeves, made from a richly patterned fabric featuring floral motifs. The fabric appears full and gathered, giving the dress a voluminous silhouette. The bodice has a round neckline and a fitted upper body that extends to a slightly flared skirt. The patterns on the fabric are rendered in delicate, earthy tones.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3100 × 4280 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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