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Child's Dress

1935/1942

Jean Peszel

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Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a full-length dress with a fitted bodice and a wide skirt. It is rendered in shades of pink with a subtle floral pattern. The dress has a square neckline and elbow-length sleeves. The fabric's texture and decorative motifs are detailed, suggesting a luxurious material. This is in the fashion illustration style, possibly reminiscent of work by artists or designers focused on historical costume design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 22.7 cm (12 1/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1815

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center verso in graphite: Jean Peszel.

Wikidata ID

Q64581058

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