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Dress

Edith Magnette

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a long flowy dress with intricate detailing. The illustration showcases a garment with delicate lace patterns along the sleeves, collar, and hemline. The dress features a high neck and a flowing skirt with subtle pleats, accentuated by lace embellishments that adorn its edges. The detailed line work captures the drape of the fabric, emphasizing the vintage fashion style. The choice of a light background ensures that the intricacies of the lace pattern are clearly visible, highlighting the artistic attention to detail in the fabric design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor on paperboard
Dimensions
3343 × 4145 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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