As time goes throughout the decades, fashion continues to evolve. From formal to casual wear you can see how the time period has effects the certain style of clothing. This gallery shows how different yet how similar each one is.
Dolley Payne Madison (Mrs. James Madison), Gilbert Stuart, 1804, From the collection of: The White House
This painting by Gilbert Stuart came about on his third attempt to paint a pleasing portrait of an unattractive wife. What this woman lacked in looks she made up for in character.
Croquet Scene, Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910), 1866, From the collection of: The Art Institute of Chicago
This civil war painter,Winslow Homer, depicted the rise of the sport Croquet in the United States.
Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907), Henry Rocher, From the collection of: Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation
Mary Edmonia Lewis was the first North American painter of color to gain a reputation as a sculptor. She moved to Rome later on in life and opened up her studio for people to see her work.
Jeanne (Spring), Édouard Manet, 1881, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This painting shows an actress who seemingly has no care yet is aware of the gazes of others.
Alice Roosevelt and American women, Burr McIntosh (1862-1942), 1905-07-25/1905-08-01, From the collection of: Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
The stylings of Alice Roosevelt,Mrs. Newlands, and the wives of other American Diplomats of 1905.
Dress and Slip, Elizabeth Hawes (American, b.1903, d.1971), 1935, From the collection of: Cincinnati Art Museum
The dawn of French Couture in America. Hawes replicated french couture to fit the lifestyle of the everyday American. Even though her designs were not embellished they did not lack complexity.
Portrait of Andy Warhol and Candy Darling, Cecil Beaton, 1969, From the collection of: SCAD Museum of Art
The work of Cecil Beaton during the rising popularity of Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines. The portrait is of Candy Darling and Andy Warhol wearing vintage yet casual clothing.
Evening Dress, André Courréges, Approx.1970, From the collection of: Iwami Art Museum
The function of this particular design was r=to remain true to the simpler appeal as well as how well a person was able to function in this clothing.
Evenings Dress and Sash, Roy Halston Frowick (American, b.1932, d.1990), 1970 - 1975, From the collection of: Cincinnati Art Museum
An upgrade to the "All American Style" with stunning simplicity.This design was made with 2 pieces of fabric and seams that appear invisible, taking a normal dress and giving it a sophisticated look.
From the series Early Work: Late 1980s – 1990s by Prabuddha Dasgupta, Delhi Photo Festival 2013, From the collection of: Delhi Photo Festival
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