Boy's Dressing Gown

c. 1937

Edna C. Rex

Associated Names
Edna Crenshaw Rex

Artist, American, 1893 - 1972

The image shows a long traditional-style garment with short sleeves at the center. The garment is primarily light pink with a detailed pattern along the edges depicting delicate red, pink, and white embroidery or printed designs. In the bottom left corner, there is a close-up square showing the intricate pattern of the fabric, highlighting its floral and ornamental details. The garment is hanging straight and takes up most of the image, with the close-up positioned to the lower left. The background is a plain, creamy beige color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1257


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FEDERAL ART PROJECT / WPA OF VA BY EDNA REX

Wikidata ID

Q64556815

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