Dress

c. 1941

Virginia Berge

Associated Names
Virginia Berge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a child's dress. The painting depicts an elegant child's dress with a matching jacket, both featuring a delicate floral pattern on a soft, off-white fabric. The dress appears to be from an earlier era, characterized by its high waist and full skirt. The jacket has long sleeves and detailed with small floral motifs, and has a gathered back closure. Edges of the dress and jacket are accentuated with a delicate lace trim. Shadows and folds are carefully rendered, providing depth and texture to the fabric. The overall presentation is detailed and refined.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 35.5 cm (17 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: shoulder to hem: 21 1/2" long; skirt: 14 1/2" long; sleeve of jacket: inseam: 6", outseam: 9"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1489

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: V. Bergé

Wikidata ID

Q64633857

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