Wedding Dress

c. 1937

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of a dress design. The drawing depicts a long dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline, short sleeves with subtle horizontal stripes, a fitted bodice with a gathered or pleated appearance, and a flowing full skirt. The skirt has layered accents towards the hem, with several horizontal bands or layers of fabric. A smaller, less detailed sketch of the back of the dress is included to emphasize the silhouette. The drawing is rendered in soft hues of beige and light brown, with a minimalist background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 28.1 cm (14 1/8 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9500


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mary E.Humes / Federal Art Project / W.P.A. of Virginia

Wikidata ID

Q64607836

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