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StatsEvening Dress
Charles Frederick Worth (1825 – 1895)
Discover Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895), the 'father of haute couture'. Explore his innovative designs, luxurious fabrics & influence on 19th-century fashion. View dresses & more!
The Kyoto Costume Institute (Kyoto, Japan)
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The clean line of the long skirt and the puffy elephant sleeves were a typical look around 1895. The bold sunray and cloud pattern on the skirt is asymmetrical, a common feature of Japanese art and craft.During the late 19th Century, the age of Japonism, Japanese kimono and pattern books of kimono design (Hinagata) were brought into the West.The Japanese motifs and asymmetrical compositions in these examples of Japanese designs were gradually absorbed into Paris Haute Couture as new designs, as is evident in this example.
About this artwork
- Title: Evening Dress
- Artist: Charles Frederick Worth
- Year: 1894
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Kyoto Costume Institute
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Monochromatic