Paris Fashions, Bettina Graziani, Sophie Malgat, Jackie Stoloff, and Janine Klein Modeling Evening Gowns designed by Jacques Fath

1951

Gordon Parks

Associated Names
Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows four women in full-length view, each wearing elaborate gowns. One woman is seated on a chair while the other three stand around her in a semi-circle. Their positions vary, including one woman placing a hand on her hip, another resting an arm behind her head, and the third standing attentively. Their facial features are composed; two women have short, styled hair with small floral accessories, and the other two have longer hair elegantly styled and adorned with flowers. The clothing includes strapless and off-shoulder gowns with voluminous skirts, detailed with ruffles, pleats, and floral appliqués. Accessories like gloves, shawls, necklaces, and earrings complement the attire. The background is plain, with a textured fabric backdrop.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#073

Wikidata ID

Q64154470

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