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Dress

1935/1942

Bessie Forman

Associated Names

Bessie Forman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a vintage dress adorned with flowers. It depicts a long, flowing dress in a beige or light cream hue detailed with folds and drapery. It features a fitted bodice and a full, flowing skirt with ruffled accents along the hemline. The dress is accented with clustered floral arrangements in vibrant shades of pink and purple. There is no visible mannequin or figure present. This piece exhibits elements commonly seen in classic fashion illustrations.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.8 x 38.2 cm (18 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9514

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Bessie Forman / Bessie Forman

Wikidata ID

Q64537480

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