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Dress

Eleanor Ruelos

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an historical dress. The drawing shows a fitted bodice with puffed sleeves, richly decorated with floral patterns, and a voluminous skirt with intricate lace designs. The dress includes decorative elements like ribbons and drapery. In the background, there is a simplified back-view sketch of the dress, indicating its structure. This drawing represents a fashion design sketch or study of the dress.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3271 × 4349 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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