Petticoat Dress

c. 1941

Gertrude Lemberg

Associated Names
Gertrude Lemberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a historic dress. It features a detailed depiction of an ornate, long dress with a fitted bodice, adorned with embroidered floral patterns. The dress has full-length sleeves with flared cuffs and a wide neckline. The main color of the dress is a soft pink, complemented by delicate floral embroidery in purple and green. The skirt is wide and flowing, with a textured, lace-like pattern in the central panel. This artwork showcases attention to detail in the textile patterns and the structure of the garment, emphasized by the soft, subtle tones used throughout.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 36.7 cm (17 15/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1525


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Gertrude Lemberg

Wikidata ID

Q64572028

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