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Empire Wedding Dress

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a long, flowing dress with puffed short sleeves and a square neckline. The dress is primarily beige with subtle decorative patterns, and it features intricate embellishments along the neckline and hem. The color palette is neutral, with shades of beige and hints of white. The dress is centered in the image with its full length extending downwards and a slight train cascading to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3014 × 4087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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