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Afternoon Dress

Nancy Crimi

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a period-style dress. It depicts a long flowing gown with full skirt and long sleeves. The dress has a high neckline and is adorned with intricate lace detailing on the front. The coloration is primarily in shades of blue and gray. There are no background elements present, allowing the focus to be on the detailed rendering of the garment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3419 × 4592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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