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This is a painting of a blue Victorian-style blouse. The painting shows a detailed blue blouse with long sleeves, pleating, puffed shoulders, a high neckline, buttons down the center, flaps, bow-adorned cuffs, and a smaller sketched rendition from a different perspective. The painting captures the fabric texture and flow, offering insight into period fashion. The style is reminiscent of fashion illustration, showcasing artistry and attention to detail.
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This is a painting of a blue Victorian-style blouse. The painting shows a detailed blue blouse with long sleeves, pleating, puffed shoulders, a high neckline, buttons down the center, flaps, bow-adorned cuffs, and a smaller sketched rendition from a different perspective. The painting captures the fabric texture and flow, offering insight into period fashion. The style is reminiscent of fashion illustration, showcasing artistry and attention to detail.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Blouse

Edna C. Rex

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.9 x 22.9 cm (12 3/16 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1309
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

center verso in graphite: Waist, 1870 / Soft blue taffeta - handmade / owned by Virginia Historical Society / Richmond, VA

NGA object ID 13518. 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.