Blue Afternoon Dress

c. 1938

Lucien Verbeke

Associated Names
Lucien Verbeke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a vintage dress design. The artwork features a long, elegant purple dress with a high collar and full-length sleeves. The dress is adorned with intricate detailing along the collar, cuffs, and down the center, using a contrast in colors against the deep purple fabric. The skirt of the dress has a flowing quality, and there is shading to suggest fabric texture. This is in the style of a classic fashion illustration, resembling designs from the late 19th to early 20th century, capturing the elegance and sophistication of the era's clothing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.4 x 24.1 cm (14 5/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3191


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594088

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