Dress

c. 1936

Margaret Concha

Associated Names
Margaret Concha

Artist, American, 1897 - 1994

This is a drawing of a gown design. The sketch features an elegant gown with a full, flowing skirt and an off-the-shoulder bodice in soft pastel shades, primarily pinks with hints of white. There are delicate horizontal panels on the neckline and short sleeves with ruffles. In the upper right corner, there is a smaller sketch showing a back view of the dress with precise outlines, shading, and coloring for depth and movement. The attention to detail suggests a meticulous approach to fashion design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.6 cm (12 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1495


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M. Concha

Wikidata ID

Q64594915

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