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Dress

c. 1936

Jean Peszel

Associated Names

Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a full-length dress design. The image shows a fitted bodice with intricate lacing, flamboyant puffed sleeves, floral patterns, and pastel shades of blue and pink. The lower section of the dress flows downwards with subtle floral motifs. Additionally, there is a smaller sketched outline of the same design to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 x 23.3 cm (11 7/8 x 9 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3067

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581076

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