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Child's Dress

Melita Hofmann

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a dress. The dress has a full skirt with multiple rows of embellished patterns. It features a wide, round neckline and short sleeves. The design includes floral-like patterns bordered by blue lines and sections with small polka dots. In the top right corner, there is an outlined sketch of the dress without intricate details, showing its structure. The precision and detailed rendering suggest it may have been created for fashion or design purposes.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3318 × 4375 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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