1920s French School Portrait Of A Woman In A Chemise

1920s French School Portrait Of A Woman In A ChemiseThis stylish early 20th century portrait depicts a woman wearing a silk chemise and necklace. It dates to around 1925. This stylish ensemble may appear like nightwear but, in fact, the chemise dress was modelled on similar undergarments from earlier in the 20s. From around 1925, fashionistas would sport a boyish or garonne appearance, which involved curveless dresses and flattening brassieres. The chemise dress simply hung, like a nightshirt, down to

bell-shaped dress

moored at windswept Dordrecht

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a string of high profile lovers

which is in the V&A

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Frame with some scuffs and light wear

it hides a mystery requiring further investigation

It’s sombre

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