Dress

1935/1942

Irene Lawson

Associated Names
Irene Lawson

Artist, American, 1902 - 2001

This is a painting of an ornate historical dress. The dress is depicted in rich brown fabric with elaborate embroidery and detailing. It appears to be from an older period, possibly the Victorian era. The bodice is well-fitted with intricate patterns and lace embellishments along the hem and sleeves. The dress has a form-fitting structure and a bustle at the back. The painting showcases the texture and richness of the fabric with an elegant silhouette. The style is realist, emphasizing fine details and texture of clothing and historical garments.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.8 x 37.5 cm (19 3/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: bust: 34"; neck: 15"; waist: 26 1/2"; shoulder seams: 5" arm hole: 17 1/2"; sleeve inside seam: 14 1/2"; outside seam: 20"; front: neck to bottom of skirt: 57"; back from neck to bottom of skirt: 68" long; circumfrence of skirt: 110"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3019

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: - Irene Lawson

Wikidata ID

Q64574862

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