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Mae Szilvasy

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a patterned dress with the outline of an unfinished garment sketch. The artwork features a dress with a rich pattern of floral and abstract motifs in hues of blue, red, and white. The dress has a full-length skirt with long sleeves and a gathered waistline. On the right side, there is a faint sketch of another dress design displayed as an outline. This painting focuses on fashion design and textile patterning illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3316 × 4029 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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