Shirtwaist

1935/1942

Julie C. Brush

Associated Names
Julie C. Brush

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a Victorian-style garment. The painting shows an elegant, deep red bodice with intricate decorative patterns along the seams and the high-neck collar. The sleeves are long and fitted, adorned with delicate lacework. The fabric appears to be richly textured, possibly mimicking velvet or silk, giving it a luxurious appearance. The constructed shoulders offer both structure and a sense of fashion typical of the Victorian era. The painting captures the details of the garment with a sense of realism, paying careful attention to the folds and draping of the fabric. This is in the style of John Singer Sargent.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.7 x 30.7 cm (15 1/4 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1279


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Julie C.; center verso in graphite: 1893 / maroon cloth trimmed with maroon velvet embroidered bands. / Owned by Mrs. Marion Norton, New Brunswick, NJ

Wikidata ID

Q64591651

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