Woman's Dress

1935/1942

Gerald Scalise

Associated Names
Gerald Scalise

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a patterned gown with intricate details. The artwork features a gown adorned with a variety of stripes and checked patterns in colors such as teal, brown, and beige. The fabric's texture appears rich and layered, with broad and narrow stripes running vertically down the dress. The sleeves are gathered and accented with shorter decorative folds. Around the waist, a drawstring enhances the gown's form. Just below the waist on one side, two tasseled embellishments hang down. The collar of the gown is delicately laced with floral embroidery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50 x 22.3 cm (19 11/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1340


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 182, no. 359.

Wikidata ID

Q64571728

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