Dress
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 45.5 x 36.6 cm (17 15/16 x 14 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: bust: 34"; waist: 25", sleeves: 18" inseam, 20" outseam
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.1564
About the Artist
Melita Hofmann
Melita C. Hofmann (1907–1976) was a prolific American artist, illustrator, and author whose multifaceted career bridged fine art, historical documentation, and natural history. Born on October 13, 1907, in Toledo, Ohio, her early education reflected a strong foundation in art and design. She graduated from Toledo University and the Parsons School of Design, earning a B.A. in art education from New...