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Dress

Virginia Berge

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an 18th-century-style dress. The dress features wide, puffed sleeves, a fitted bodice with intricate lacing down the front, and a voluminous skirt forming a bell shape. The illustration shows light pink and beige tones with faint vertical stripes, suggesting a silk material. Details include folded fabric and ruffles, indicating its use for formal occasions. The illustration is balanced and precise.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3269 × 3942 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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