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Blue Silk Dress

c. 1937

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names

Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a painting of a blue dress with floral patterns along the hem and sleeves. Next to it is a pencil sketch of the same dress, showing outlines and structural details. The artwork features contrasting elements of detailed color and minimalistic sketching.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 39.7 x 33 cm (15 5/8 x 13 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1374

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JL Boyb

Wikidata ID

Q64591223

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