Dress

c. 1937

Jean Peszel

Associated Names
Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a dress. It showcases an elegant, floral-embroidered dress on a mannequin form. The front view of the dress features a wide, off-the-shoulder neckline with delicate lace trim, voluminous sleeves tapering at the wrist, and intricate floral embroidery. The full skirt displays various floral patterns. A smaller sketch shows the back view with similar embellishments. The composition is against a muted gray background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 38.1 cm (17 15/16 x 15 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 49" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1497

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jean Peszel.

Wikidata ID

Q64581049

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