Dress

c. 1937

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of a dress design. The main focus of the image is a full-length dress with long sleeves and a fitted bodice that flares into a long skirt. The dress features a V-shaped neckline connected to a detailed bodice. To the right of the main drawing, there are two smaller sketches. One shows the dress from the front and back view with a focus on the neckline. The other two smaller sketches illustrate a detailed collar and a close-up view of a V-shaped detail. The drawing is done with delicate lines and a hint of shading to depict the texture of the fabric. The color palette suggests a subtle, elegant design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3006


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Federal Art Project / W.P.A. of Va. / by Mary Humes -

Wikidata ID

Q64607806

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