Dress

c. 1937

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names
Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a drawing of a dress design. The drawing presents a design of a Victorian-style dress, featuring a tightly fitted bodice, short sleeves, and a long skirt that drapes elegantly down to the floor. The main dress is depicted in color, showcasing a striped pattern with light green hues, accented by darker green trim and detailing along the seams and edges, including delicate bows and ruffles. To the right, there is a line sketch of the dress, showing its structure and flow without color. The dress design is set against a plain, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.2 x 36.4 cm (16 5/8 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1363


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J.L. Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64591220

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