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Wedding Gown

c. 1938

Lucien Verbeke

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Lucien Verbeke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a long beige gown with long sleeves and a high collar, featuring a row of buttons and a belt decorated with pearls or similar embellishments at the waist. The color palette is predominantly soft beige and off-white, complemented by hints of silver or grey on the buttons and belt. Positioned centrally, the dress is laid out elegantly with its long train extending to the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37 x 28.3 cm (14 9/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1392

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594079

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