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Wedding Dress

Gertrude Lemberg

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a high-waisted gown in the Empire silhouette fashion style. The gown has short puffed sleeves, a square neckline, and is decorated with lace or trim. The fabric is light and drapes elegantly to the floor. The hem has an intricate scallop or shell-like trim. The dress is shown against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3317 × 4228 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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