This is a drawing of an elaborate dress design. The main focus is on a full-length gown adorned with intricate floral patterns. The dress features ornate detailing, with vines and clusters of flowers winding along the fabric. It displays wide sleeves and a structured bodice, with a square neckline trimmed with floral motifs. The front view of the dress is the central focus, showing its voluminous skirt and layers. An outline of the back view is sketched in the upper right corner, indicating the dress's full structure and design. The use of soft colors and detailed line work suggests careful attention to the design suited for an elegant occasion.
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This is a drawing of an elaborate dress design. The main focus is on a full-length gown adorned with intricate floral patterns. The dress features ornate detailing, with vines and clusters of flowers winding along the fabric. It displays wide sleeves and a structured bodice, with a square neckline trimmed with floral motifs. The front view of the dress is the central focus, showing its voluminous skirt and layers. An outline of the back view is sketched in the upper right corner, indicating the dress's full structure and design. The use of soft colors and detailed line work suggests careful attention to the design suited for an elegant occasion.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Ball Dress

Nancy Crimi

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28.9 x 23.2 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1534
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American

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