House Dress

c. 1936

Julie C. Brush

Associated Names
Julie C. Brush

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a colorful dress with intricate patterns. The dress features a long, flowing silhouette adorned with vibrant orange, yellow, and black patterns that combine floral and geometric motifs. The garment's design includes a full-length hem and structured bodice. There is also a faint sketch of the dress's back view to the right, outlining its form and providing a sense of its three-dimensional structure. The drawing appears detailed, suggesting a focus on fashion design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28.2 cm (14 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1411

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Julie C. / Brush

Wikidata ID

Q64591654

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