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Dress

Melita Hofmann

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dress. The dress features a long, full skirt with a pattern of blue flowers and foliage on a lighter background. The bodice is fitted with a deep V neckline bordered by lace or embroidered detail. The waist is belted. The sleeves are three-quarter length with added volume at the cuffs. In the top right corner, there is a smaller outline of the dress showing a potential variation or back view. The drawing captures the elegance and sophistication of a historical or vintage fashion style with attention to detail in the floral motifs and garment structure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3434 × 4364 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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