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Court Train

Jessie M. Benge

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a long red dress with intricate patterns. The image features a red gown with a long, rounded train decorated with swirling motifs along its edge. Above the gown, the bodice is depicted with puffed short sleeves and a central knot-bow feature. Additional detailed inserts show the back view of the dress with a belt and a close-up of the swirling pattern on the hem. The sketch combines line art and color, emphasizing the dress's elegant form and ornamental details.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gold paint on paperboard
Dimensions
3410 × 4590 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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