Dress

c. 1937

Jessie M. Benge

Associated Names
Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

This is a painting of a detailed dress design. The image features an elaborate full-length dress typical of the 19th century, with intricate patterns and embellishments. The design includes a fitted bodice with decorative buttons down the front and a voluminous skirt supported by a bustle at the back, adorned with large bows and ribbon-like accents. The dress displays a contrast between muted and darker stripes that add to its structured appearance. In the background, there is a faint sketch of the dress. The artwork's style suggests a focus on fashion illustration, with precise attention to fabric texture and garment construction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 38.1 cm (17 15/16 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1560


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581725

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