Wedding Dress

c. 1940

Mary Fitzgerald

Associated Names
Mary Fitzgerald

Artist, American, 1897 - 1962

This is a painting of a green dress. The artwork depicts an elegant, long green dress with a full skirt that spreads out toward the bottom. The bodice features a fitted design with decorative detailing running vertically along the front, as well as horizontally across the shoulders and the sleeves. The sleeves are long and also appear to have decorative elements that complement the bodice design. The absence of a mannequin or person wearing the dress draws attention to the garment itself, emphasizing its craftsmanship and design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.5 x 35.3 cm (19 1/8 x 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1435


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64607969

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