Artwork Details
Artist
Creation Date
Materials
Object Types
Dimensions
L: 37-1/4 in.
Mark Description
Norman Norell, New York
Accession Number
Credit Line
Gift of Clare Eggleston Geiman in memory of Norman Norell
Copyright
Collection
Color Palette
Provenance
Clare Eggleston Geiman, Quogue, New York; through (Stan Weaver, New York, New York); given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1985.
Gallery Labels
Norell’s legendary reputation for perfection is evident in this deceptively simple day dress. The carefully fitted torso and molded waist are accentuated by the dramatic full skirt of blue and beige fabric. With every movement of the wearer, the skirt flares out to create an optically engaging effect. In another example of Norell’s precision in cut and construction, the skirt’s beige fabric was cut on the straight grain, using a technique called slashing. Navy blue fabric inserts were then added. The lining of the skirt is constructed with blue and beige fabric in a similar manner.
Exhibition History
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
Indianapolis Museum of Art
May 4, 2012 - January 27, 2013
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