Dress

1935/1942

Bessie Forman

Associated Names
Bessie Forman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a Victorian-era dress design. The drawing features a full-skirted gown with intricate details such as ruffles, bows, and striped patterns. The main dress extends down to the floor with the ruffles adding volume and grace, while bows enhance the aesthetic with contrasting colors. Beside the larger dress illustration is a smaller sketch of the same dress but done in a more simplified form, focusing on the shape and structure of the garment. The background is left plain, highlighting the details and elegance of the dress design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 23.3 cm (11 7/8 x 9 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3016


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537469

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