Dinner Dress
Charles Frederick Worth (1825 – 1895)
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The Kyoto Costume Institute (Kyoto, Japan)
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Large sleeves and a scattered chrysanthemum pattern throughout the textile make this an impressive dress. As the 1880s drew to a close, the bustle reduced in size. The lines of skirts were transitioning toward forming a clearer shape. In contrast to this, around 1890 the sleeves began swelling to such sizes that one may say it was the return of
About this artwork
- Title: Dinner Dress
- Artist: Charles Frederick Worth
- Year: 1892
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Kyoto Costume Institute
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: brilliant