Woman's Dress

1935/1942

Julie C. Brush

Associated Names
Julie C. Brush

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a vintage floor-length dress with an intricate design. The garment has a fitted bodice with a high neckline and dropped shoulders, leading to voluminous sleeves that gather at the cuff. The skirt is full and wide with generous pleats. The fabric appears to have a floral motif. Soft, muted colors dominate the image, giving it an antique feel. The style is reminiscent of a classic 19th-century fashion illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.1 x 36.7 cm (18 1/8 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1431

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JULIE C. / BRUSH.

Wikidata ID

Q64591663

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