Dress

c. 1936

Fanchon Larzelere

Associated Names
Fanchon Larzelere

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornate 18th-century-style gown. The illustration features a detailed back view of a dress made from soft pink fabric adorned with intricate floral patterns, ribbons, lace details, and decorative pleats. The central part includes a tight-fitting bodice leading into flowing pleats that cascade down the skirt. Surrounding the main image are sketches of floral motifs, ribbon designs, and a smaller outline of a sleeve or cuff.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 22.1 cm (11 5/8 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2990

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: SHIRRED RIBBON / ON SLEEVE / RUFFLE AND NECK

Wikidata ID

Q64561198

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