Evening Dress

1935/1942

Sylvia Dezon

Associated Names
Sylvia Dezon

Artist, American, 1906 - 1970

This is a drawing of a dress. The dress has a high waistline, short lace-accented sleeves, and a long flowing skirt that reaches the floor. The gown is decorated with intricate details, such as diamond-like shapes along the seams, lacework at the hem, and floral elements. The fabric is depicted with shading and fine lines to provide texture and depth. A simplified sketch of the dress is shown to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 22.4 cm (11 5/8 x 8 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 49" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3957

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64632954

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