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Woman's Dress

1935/1942

Bessie Forman

Associated Names

Bessie Forman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a dress. The artwork shows a detailed depiction of an elegant, long-sleeved, floor-length dress, characterized by its dark color and intricately tailored design. The dress features a fitted bodice with long, puffed sleeves that accentuate the shoulders. Its neckline is decorated with geometric patterns, arranged in a series of leaf-shaped details. The dress's skirt is subtly flared, with a decorative wavy pattern encircling the lower portion.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.7 x 22.9 cm (14 7/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3961

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537474

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