Court Train

1935/1942

Jessie M. Benge

Associated Names
Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

This is a drawing of a long red dress with intricate patterns. The image features a red gown with a long, rounded train decorated with swirling motifs along its edge. Above the gown, the bodice is depicted with puffed short sleeves and a central knot-bow feature. Additional detailed inserts show the back view of the dress with a belt and a close-up of the swirling pattern on the hem. The sketch combines line art and color, emphasizing the dress's elegant form and ornamental details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gold paint on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49 x 36.3 cm (19 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3177

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581750

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