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Dress

Bessie Forman

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a vintage dress adorned with flowers. It depicts a long, flowing dress in a beige or light cream hue detailed with folds and drapery. It features a fitted bodice and a full, flowing skirt with ruffled accents along the hemline. The dress is accented with clustered floral arrangements in vibrant shades of pink and purple. There is no visible mannequin or figure present. This piece exhibits elements commonly seen in classic fashion illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3392 × 4097 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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