This is a painting of a light blue historical dress on a blank background. The painting shows a detailed light blue gown from an earlier historical period, likely the 18th or 19th century. The dress features a fitted bodice with a rounded neckline and three-quarter length sleeves, adorned with bows. The skirt is full with elegant folds suggesting fine fabric such as satin or silk. The absence of any background detail places the focus entirely on the dress, highlighting the craftsmanship and detailing of the garment. This is in the style of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
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This is a painting of a light blue historical dress on a blank background. The painting shows a detailed light blue gown from an earlier historical period, likely the 18th or 19th century. The dress features a fitted bodice with a rounded neckline and three-quarter length sleeves, adorned with bows. The skirt is full with elegant folds suggesting fine fabric such as satin or silk. The absence of any background detail places the focus entirely on the dress, highlighting the craftsmanship and detailing of the garment. This is in the style of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Ball Dress

Nancy Crimi

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 45.9 x 38 cm (18 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1542
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: Nancy Crimi

NGA object ID 13751. 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.