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Dress

Bessie Forman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a long dress. The dress is depicted in a delicate, monochrome style with short, puffed sleeves, a square neckline, and a cinched waist. The hem is adorned with intricate embroidery featuring swirling patterns and leafy motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
2146 × 3732 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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