Dress

c. 1942

Marie Alain

Associated Names
Marie Alain

Artist, American, 1895 - 1974

This is a drawing of a nineteenth-century style dress. It features intricate details on the bodice and a full skirt. The dress has lace-trimmed sleeves and collar, with matching lace on the skirt and pleated trim near the hem. The color appears to be a soft shade of pink or peach. Below the main illustration, there's a smaller line drawing detailing the back of the corset or bodice. The dress is drawn on a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.4 x 44.3 cm (23 x 17 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 52" long; sleeve: 10" long (inseam)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2691

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595146

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