Dress

c. 1936

Lillian Causey

Associated Names
Lillian Causey

Artist, American, 1889 - 1949

This image depicts a full-length drawing of a woman standing. Her body faces forward, with her head turned slightly to the left. She has distinct facial features with red lips, gentle eyebrows, and framed eyes. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo with soft curls. She wears an elaborate period-style pink gown with white lace details, layered over a lighter fabric. Her bell-shaped sleeves also feature lace decorations. She holds a small fan in her right hand. A smaller depiction of the back of the dress and an intricate lace pattern are shown to the left of the main figure. The background is a light neutral color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.9 x 26.5 cm (14 1/2 x 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1401


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Lillian Causey

Wikidata ID

Q64593137

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