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Dress

c. 1939

Jean Peszel

Associated Names

Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a green dress. The main image displays a green dress adorned with decorative bows and lace details, including a fitted bodice and a full skirt. An additional smaller sketch is present in the upper right corner, offering a back view of the dress. The color palette includes shades of green with delicate highlights.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.9 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2808

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581066

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