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Dress

Nancy Crimi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a vintage dress design. The drawing depicts an extravagant, historical dress with a full, floor-length skirt and a fitted bodice. The dress features long sleeves adorned with ruffles at the elbows and a square neckline. The fabric is illustrated with a delicate pattern of vertical vines and small, colorful flowers in blues, pinks, and greens. The dress design provides a detailed view of both the front and back, with a smaller sketch highlighted in the upper right corner, showcasing its elegant structure and decorative elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3119 × 3904 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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