Wedding Dress

c. 1938

Hans Mangelsdorf

Associated Names
Hans Mangelsdorf

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of two dresses. The drawing features two elegant historic dresses. Both garments have soft folds and gentle curves in warm beige and soft pink colors. The dress on the left is detailed with a layered skirt, an elaborately decorated bodice with bows and lace trim, shown from a three-quarter view. The dress on the right has a graceful flow of fabric, presented from a side view. The artist has captured the textures and sheen of the fabric, creating a luxurious appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.9 x 37 cm (17 11/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1387


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Hans Manglesdorf

Wikidata ID

Q64572995

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