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Dress

Jean Peszel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dress. It showcases an elegant, floral-embroidered dress on a mannequin form. The front view of the dress features a wide, off-the-shoulder neckline with delicate lace trim, voluminous sleeves tapering at the wrist, and intricate floral embroidery. The full skirt displays various floral patterns. A smaller sketch shows the back view with similar embellishments. The composition is against a muted gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3331 × 3979 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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