Dress

c. 1936

Jean Peszel

Associated Names
Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornate, historical gown. It features an elegant blue gown with intricate floral patterns embroidered across the fabric. The dress has a fitted bodice that flares into a wide, floor-length skirt. The sleeves have multiple tiers of lace. There is a contrasting white underdress visible beneath the skirt, adorned with lace or embroidery work. In the top right corner, there is a sketch that outlines the dress from the back. The design is detailed and precise, pointing towards a preliminary design or fashion illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 22.7 cm (11 13/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: bodice: 11 1/4"long, 8" wide at neck, 42" long at shoulder; sleeves: 9 1/2" inseam; waist: 31"; underskirt: 42 1/2" long, 108" wide; overskirt: 40 3/4" long, 111" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1547

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581052

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