Dress

1935/1942

Julie C. Brush

Associated Names
Julie C. Brush

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an antique dress. The dress is voluminous, floor-length with a fitted bodice, wide skirt, intricate floral embroidery, and puffed sleeves gathered at the elbow. The fabric is richly textured. The absence of a wearer gives the dress a timeless presence that showcases the craftsmanship of the clothing itself. The painting highlights the detailed fashion of a historical period. It is styled by an unknown clothing or fashion illustrator, focusing on garment design and detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.9 x 42 cm (21 5/8 x 16 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2694

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 180, no. 353.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Julie C. / Brush

Wikidata ID

Q64591667

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