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Dress

Jessie M. Benge

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a historical dress design. It features a long, formal dress with a full-length skirt and fitted bodice. The dress has a high neckline with a triangular front panel, long sleeves that gather at the elbows, and is rendered in shades of brown and grey. A secondary outline of the dress is shown on the top right, offering a back view with detailed pleats and gathers. The drawing emphasizes construction details and the elegance of historical fashion.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3356 × 4378 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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