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Dress

Bessie Forman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a Victorian-era dress design. The drawing features a full-skirted gown with intricate details such as ruffles, bows, and striped patterns. The main dress extends down to the floor with the ruffles adding volume and grace, while bows enhance the aesthetic with contrasting colors. Beside the larger dress illustration is a smaller sketch of the same dress but done in a more simplified form, focusing on the shape and structure of the garment. The background is left plain, highlighting the details and elegance of the dress design.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3310 × 4315 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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