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This is a drawing of a bodice design. The illustration features a structured bodice with an off-the-shoulder neckline, adorned with a plaid pattern in shades of green, blue, and white. The bodice forms a V-shape at the waist, transitioning into a wide, flowing skirt that is only suggested in outline. There is a smaller sketch in the top right corner that provides an alternate view or detail of the garment's design, focusing on the structure of the bodice. The drawing emphasizes the aesthetic and functional elements of the garment design with clean lines and precise construction.
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This is a drawing of a bodice design. The illustration features a structured bodice with an off-the-shoulder neckline, adorned with a plaid pattern in shades of green, blue, and white. The bodice forms a V-shape at the waist, transitioning into a wide, flowing skirt that is only suggested in outline. There is a smaller sketch in the top right corner that provides an alternate view or detail of the garment's design, focusing on the structure of the bodice. The drawing emphasizes the aesthetic and functional elements of the garment design with clean lines and precise construction.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Basque

Gladys Cook

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.1 x 23.1 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1286
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 13495. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.