Infant's Dress (Front View)

c. 1938

Lucien Verbeke

Associated Names
Lucien Verbeke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a dress. The dress is long and elegant, with intricate detailing. It features horizontal and diagonal patterns that create a textured appearance. The fitted bodice has gathered ruffles at the top, flowing into a full skirt that reaches the floor. The soft, delicate lines suggest the dress is made of a light, layered fabric, potentially with lace or embellishments. The overall look of the drawing showcases the dress as a stylish and sophisticated garment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.5 x 36.4 cm (17 1/2 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1788

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in graphite: Infant's dress - white jaconet, 1874 / made at St. Elizabeth's Asylum / New Orleans. LA / White Jaconet panel of diegonal pin-tucks / down front - small ruffle training / Owned by Mrs. W.W. Wallis, New Orleans, LA

Wikidata ID

Q64594084

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