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Dress

Hedwig Emanuel

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed drawing of a Victorian-era dress design. The illustration displays a red and green plaid tartan dress with a fitted bodice, full skirt, long sleeves, high neck with a ruffled collar, and a gathered or pleated design at the back. The drawing highlights the intricate pattern of the plaid and the elegant silhouette characteristic of the era's fashion.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3331 × 3987 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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