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Dress

Melita Hofmann

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate dress design. The full-length dress is depicted in a teal color with a voluminous skirt embellished by a layer of black lace overlay. The bodice features a deep V-neckline lined with lace, complemented by long sleeves with lace cuffs. An additional detail is a small, incomplete sketch of a similar dress design in outline to the right of the painting. This is in the style of a fashion illustration, possibly reminiscent of mid-19th century costume illustrations. The composition highlights the elegance and elaborate design typical of clothing from that era.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3391 × 4059 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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