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Afternoon Dress

c. 1940

Nancy Crimi

Associated Names

Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

This is a painting of a period-style dress. It depicts a long flowing gown with full skirt and long sleeves. The dress has a high neckline and is adorned with intricate lace detailing on the front. The coloration is primarily in shades of blue and gray. There are no background elements present, allowing the focus to be on the detailed rendering of the garment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.8 x 30.7 cm (16 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9499

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: N. Crimi

Wikidata ID

Q64618099

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