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.
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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.

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