Dress

c. 1936

Jean Peszel

Associated Names
Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a vintage dress. It depicts a full-length gown with a fitted bodice and a wide, flowing skirt. The dress features a decorative collar adorned with multiple layers of lace. The fabric is shaded to show the folds and texture, suggesting a heavy material. The sleeves are long and fitted. In the background, there is a smaller sketch of the same dress. The drawing focuses on the elegance and intricate design details of period clothing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1548

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581053

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