Dress

c. 1942

Marie Alain

Associated Names
Marie Alain

Artist, American, 1895 - 1974

This is a drawing of a historical dress. The drawing features an elaborate dress with soft pink, light green, and brown hues. The bodice and sleeves have detailing and bows at the wrists. There is an intricate play of fabrics, with the dress falling into a train at the back. Additionally, there is a faint sketch in the upper right corner. The shading and patterning hint at a focus on fabric texture and the dress's flow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.6 x 45.7 cm (23 1/16 x 18 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2692

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64595147

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