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Dress

Jessie M. Benge

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dress design. It features an elegant, floor-length gown with short puffed sleeves, a high waistline, and a vertical floral pattern down the center. The dress has intricate embroidery, a lace-like edge at the neckline, and a simple outline sketch on the right. The color palette is subtle with soft hues.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
2019 × 3842 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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