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Dress (Front and Back View)

J. Howard Iams

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a blue dress and bonnet ensemble displayed from two angles. The drawing features a long blue dress with voluminous sleeves and a wide collar, shown from the front and back. Additionally, a separate drawing showcases an item around the neck, possibly a ruff or collar, placed between the front and back views of the dress. The matching blue bonnets are also depicted from the front and back. The piece highlights the structure and visual aesthetics of the outfit, focusing on clothing design and detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4479 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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