Artwork Details
Artist
Creation Date
Materials
Dimensions
L: 38-1/2 in.
Mark Description
Traina Norell
Accession Number
Credit Line
Gift of Stanley E. Weaver in memory of Norman Norell
Copyright
Collection
Color Palette
Provenance
Stanley E. Weaver, New York, New York; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1980.
Gallery Labels
Egret flowers are scattered over the surface of this brilliant red dress. The elongated fitted bodice is achieved through a dropped waistline. The cartridge pleats along the top of the skirt not only create fullness, but also serve as a decorative element.
The design of the dress was probably influenced by Christian Dior’s H-line, which was introduced in 1954. Dior’s aim was to push the bust up as high as possible and drop the waist to the hips, which formed the crossbar of the letter H.
Exhibition History
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
Indianapolis Museum of Art
September 1, 1982 - December 1, 1982
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