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Dress

Bessie Forman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a long dress. It shows a full-length dress from the back, with a fitted bodice extending into a full skirt. The sleeves are puffed at the shoulders and taper down to the wrists. The neckline has circular motifs, and there is a pattern at the hem resembling waves or scallops. The drawing highlights the structure and decoration of the garment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3281 × 4029 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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