Ball Dress

c. 1938

Nancy Crimi

Associated Names
Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

This is a painting of a light blue historical dress on a blank background. The painting shows a detailed light blue gown from an earlier historical period, likely the 18th or 19th century. The dress features a fitted bodice with a rounded neckline and three-quarter length sleeves, adorned with bows. The skirt is full with elegant folds suggesting fine fabric such as satin or silk. The absence of any background detail places the focus entirely on the dress, highlighting the craftsmanship and detailing of the garment. This is in the style of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.9 x 38 cm (18 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1542


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Nancy Crimi

Wikidata ID

Q64618047

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