Dress

c. 1941

Edward Bashaw

Associated Names
Edward Bashaw

Artist, American, 1901 - 1970

This is a painting of a long-sleeved dress made from fabric with a pattern of fine horizontal lines in various shades, creating a textured appearance. The garment has a fitted bodice, a slightly gathered waistline, long sleeves slightly puffed at the shoulders, tapering down to a narrower cuff, and a modest, round collar. The focus is on the garment, resembling a classic fashion illustration in the style of traditional 19th-century dress designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.8 x 21.5 cm (16 7/16 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1342

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64557061

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