Dress

1935/1942

Jean Peszel

Associated Names
Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a full-length dress with a wide neckline and voluminous puffed sleeves tapering down to fitted cuffs. The dress is depicted in a deep green hue with horizontal bands near the hem. The fabric appears soft, and the full skirt suggests a vintage design. A smaller sketch of the back of the dress is included in the upper right corner, showing additional details. The drawing indicates a focus on fashion design or historical costume illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3964

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jean Peszel

Wikidata ID

Q64581081

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