Who created "Evening dress"?

Evening dress was created by House of Worth in 1898–1900.

When was "Evening dress" created?

This artwork was created 1898–1900.

Is "Evening dress" in the public domain?

Yes, Evening dress is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Evening dress

House of Worth

1898–1900

Medium

silk

Classification

Evening dress

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Miss Eva Drexel Dahlgren, 1976

Accession Number

1976.258.1a, b

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of Belle Époque fashion with this evening dress from the House Worth, crafted between 1898 and 1900. Renowned as the pioneer of haute couture, the House of Worth—founded by Englishman Charles Frederick Worth in Paris—revolutionized dressmaking by creating custom gowns for Europe's elite, including royalty like Empress Eugénie. This silk masterpiece exemplifies their signature blend of innovation and luxury, tailored for grand soirées where glamour reigned supreme. Made from sumptuous silk, the gown's medium highlights its era's technical prowess: silk's natural she...

Evening dress

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