Dress and cape
Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre (1895 – 1972)
Explore the world of Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre (Balenciaga), a revolutionary Spanish couturier known for his elegant, sculptural designs & avant-garde influence. Discover paintings like 'Tree Roots' & his lasting impact on fashion.
Museo del Traje (Madrid, Spain)
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Two-piece set with dress and cape, made of silk blonde-type machine lace on a silk damask ground, both with floral motifs in different shades of pink. The long, fitted dress is sleeveless with a bateau neckline at the front and low and rounded at the back and has a short gathered overskirt. The cape has a tightly gathered bateau neckline and a tie fastening with a broad pink silk satin ribbon.
About this artwork
- Title: Dress and cape
- Artist: Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre
- Year: 1965
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museo del Traje
- Color palette: Pastels
- Color intensity: Monochromatic

