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Wedding Dress

c. 1937

Aurelia Arbo

Associated Names

Aurelia Arbo

Artist, American, 1909 - 1993

This is a drawing of historical dresses. The drawing features three designs of elaborate dresses. Two dresses are sketched in black and one in shades of pink. Each dress is depicted with ruffles, folds, and layers characteristic of 19th-century fashion. The pink dress shows attention to the flow and sheen of the fabric. The two black dresses emphasize form and structure, showcasing the artistry in the gown's construction and adornment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 44 x 36.3 cm (17 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3018

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: A. Arbo

Wikidata ID

Q64536385

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