← Peszel, Jean

This is a drawing of an elaborate dress design. The full-length gown is depicted with vertical pink and blue stripes, featuring a wide skirt that billows out from the fitted bodice. The bodice has a square neckline, adorned with intricate lace or ruffle detailing. The sleeves are decorated with ruffles and hang loosely to the elbow. The dress appears to be an 18th-century style garment, with its extravagant use of fabric and embellishments. To the right of the colored illustration, there is a sketch of the back of the dress, highlighting the fullness of the skirt and the detailed drapery at the back. The drawing provides a detailed visualization of a historical garment, capturing the elegance and intricacy of its design.

Dress

Peszel, Jean · American

1935/1942

Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Classification
Index of American Design
Period
1926 to 1950
Image size
3355 × 4335px

Description

This is a drawing of an elaborate dress design. The full-length gown is depicted with vertical pink and blue stripes, featuring a wide skirt that billows out from the fitted bodice. The bodice has a square neckline, adorned with intricate lace or ruffle detailing. The sleeves are decorated with ruffles and hang loosely to the elbow. The dress appears to be an 18th-century style garment, with its extravagant use of fabric and embellishments. To the right of the colored illustration, there is a sketch of the back of the dress, highlighting the fullness of the skirt and the detailed drapery at the back. The drawing provides a detailed visualization of a historical garment, capturing the elegance and intricacy of its design.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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