Wedding Dress

c. 1939

Nancy Crimi

Associated Names
Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

This is a drawing of an ornate dress with no wearer. The drawing depicts a long, elegant dress with intricate details. The upper part of the dress has a fitted bodice, adorned with ruffles that cascade down the front. The sleeves appear to have ruffled cuffs, adding texture and detail. Around the waist, the fabric drapes elegantly, suggesting a bustle style common in period clothing. The skirt is long and flowing, with multiple layers of fabric, ending in a tiered hem that adds fullness to the design. The drawing is rendered in fine lines, highlighting the fabric’s texture and the dress’s structural intricacies.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 38.2 cm (18 1/8 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1512


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Nancy Crimi

Wikidata ID

Q64618038

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