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Christening Dress

Virginia Berge

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a long, flowing dress with short, frilled sleeves and a decorative bow at the neckline. The dress features a layered, ruffled design towards the bottom and an open front revealing an under-garment with additional ruffles. The color palette is primarily a soft ivory or cream, creating a vintage, delicate appearance. The dress is centered against a plain background, making it the focal point of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3327 × 4257 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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