Dress

Mary E. Humes

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a Victorian dress design. The main focus is on a blue dress featuring a fitted bodice with a row of buttons running down the front and long sleeves. The skirt has layers, ruching, and decorative bows around the hips and lower part. In the upper right corner, there is an additional sketch of the dress in a black and white line drawing, showing a front view without color, emphasizing the structural details and design elements. The use of deep blue in the drawing highlights the intricate details and elegant design typical of the Victorian fashion style.