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This is a drawing of a decorative blouse. The drawing depicts an intricately designed women's garment, possibly a bodice or blouse, featuring delicate lace and floral patterns. The blouse is of a light pink fabric adorned with colorful embroidered flowers scattered across it. It has an off-the-shoulder design with short sleeves made of sheer lace. A central bow and pleated folds enhance the decorative nature. The garment is rendered with fine attention to detail, highlighting the texture of the lace and the gentle folds of the fabric.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Bodice
Edna C. Rex
- Date
- c. 1937
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 28 x 35.3 cm (11 x 13 7/8 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.1308
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
Inscription
upper center in graphite: Bodice 1845 / Pale pink taffeta embroidered / in several colors - finished with / val lace at neck - blue and white silk / lace in sleeves / owned by Miss Agnes Hopkins, Washington, D.C.; lent to the John Marshall House, Richmond, VA.
NGA object ID 13517. 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.