Dress with Quilted Petticoat

1935/1942

Jean Peszel

Associated Names
Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornate historical dress. The full-length gown is displayed prominently against a plain, neutral background. The dress features an off-the-shoulder style with ruffled sleeves and a fitted bodice that flares into a voluminous skirt. The fabric is decorated with a floral pattern, incorporating vibrant colors like red, blue, and green on a white or cream-colored background. The illustration highlights delicate features such as lace at the neckline and subtle embroidery on the fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 36.4 cm (17 15/16 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1249


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 178, no. 349.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Jean Peszel

Wikidata ID

Q64581040

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