Dress

c. 1938

Julie C. Brush

Associated Names
Julie C. Brush

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The drawing shows a Victorian-era dress. It is a depiction of an elegant woman's dress viewed from the back. The dress has a long, flowing skirt with intricate layers of fabric, lace, and ruffles at the hem. The fitted bodice has buttons down the back, and there is a layered underskirt visible. The fabric combines pastel hues, with light purple accenting the ruffles and pleats. There are no background details, directing focus on the dress's craftsmanship and design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.6 x 38.1 cm (19 1/8 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3024

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Julie C. / Brush.

Wikidata ID

Q64591678

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