Dress

c. 1936

Jean Peszel

Associated Names
Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an 18th-century style gown. The image depicts an elegant, long-sleeved dress in a blue fabric with intricate floral patterns. The bodice is fitted and cinched at the waist, extending into a full skirt that fans out. Translucent lace embellishes the cuffs and neckline. The skirt opens in the front to reveal an underdress in a contrasting light color with intricate quilting. The lack of a visible figure inside the dress emphasizes the garment, highlighting its design and craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.5 x 22.7 cm (11 1/4 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17472


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581092

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