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Dress

Virginia Berge

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a child's dress. The painting depicts an elegant child's dress with a matching jacket, both featuring a delicate floral pattern on a soft, off-white fabric. The dress appears to be from an earlier era, characterized by its high waist and full skirt. The jacket has long sleeves and detailed with small floral motifs, and has a gathered back closure. Edges of the dress and jacket are accentuated with a delicate lace trim. Shadows and folds are carefully rendered, providing depth and texture to the fabric. The overall presentation is detailed and refined.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3307 × 3967 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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