Dress

c. 1936

Roberta Spicer

Associated Names
Roberta Spicer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a dress. The drawing features a long-sleeved, empire waist dress in a muted shade of green. The dress lacks any ornate details and showcases a simple, flowing silhouette with gentle gathers at the bustline. The neckline is modestly rounded. There is also a smaller sketch of the back view of the dress in the top right corner, outlining the construction and structure. The design suggests an emphasis on elegance and ease of wear.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 23.1 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1549

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Roberta Spicer

Wikidata ID

Q64629354

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