Dress

1935/1942

Florence Earl

Associated Names
Florence Earl

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a purple dress. It features a classic purple gown with short, puffed sleeves, a fitted bodice with buttons down the center front, and a trim on the neckline. The skirt is voluminous with a decorative tier near the hem, cascading to the floor with a slight train. The shading and color create a soft, fabric-like appearance, emphasizing its flow and gracefulness.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.1 x 37.9 cm (18 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9561

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FLORENCE EARL.

Wikidata ID

Q64561717

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