Boys's Dress

c. 1940

Esther Hansen

Associated Names
Esther Hansen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a child's dress design. The image features a child's dress with a matching jacket in a light brown color, decorated with white leaf patterns along the edges and seams. The dress has a fitted bodice with a full skirt, embellished with a leafy motif that accentuates the hem and central vertical line. The jacket mirrors this pattern to create a cohesive look. In the background, there is a faint sketch of the dress worn without the jacket, showing its short sleeves and simple style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.4 x 22.1 cm (11 9/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7995

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64559944

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