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Court Dress

c. 1936

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names

Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

This is a drawing of a dress. The artwork features a full-length dress with ornate detailing. The dress has a high waistline, short sleeves, and is adorned with leafy vine patterns. A translucent veil with similar vine patterns is depicted next to the dress. The garment's train is draped to the side. The shading and lines enhance the texture and form of the clothing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.3 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1535

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MELITA HOFMANN

Wikidata ID

Q64614318

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