Dress

c. 1936

Sylvia Dezon

Associated Names
Sylvia Dezon

Artist, American, 1906 - 1970

This is a drawing of a Victorian-style dress design. The image features a detailed illustration of a dress with a fitted bodice and a voluminous skirt. The fabric is richly patterned with a floral motif in soft pastel shades, lilac, and cream. The bodice is ornate with lace and ribbon embellishments at the sleeves and neckline. The skirt includes decorative bows and extends into a full train at the back. In the top right corner, there is a smaller sketch of the dress from a different angle, showing more of the train's flow. The drawing showcases attention to textures and patterns of the fabrics.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 23.7 cm (11 3/4 x 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3027


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64632950

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