Long dress (evening gown)
josé fernandes de lemos (1926 – 2019)
Explore the multifaceted art of José Fernandes de Lemos – a Portuguese-Brazilian painter, photographer & designer. Surrealism, abstraction & Brazilian identity converge in his diverse works.
Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Explore MASP São Paulo: A landmark art museum showcasing European & Brazilian masterpieces within Lina Bo Bardi's architectural marvel. Discover diverse collections and vibrant cultural experiences.
The collection of 79 pieces, selected by Pietro Maria Bardi (1900–1999), the museum’s founding director, was donated in 1972 by Rhodia. The French chemical manufacturer promoted its synthetic fabrics in Brazil through fashion spectacles, collections and press articles, according to a strategy devised by Lívio Rangan (1933–1984), the company’s visionary publicity manager. The fashion shows presented between 1960 and 1970 were true spectacles that brought together professionals from the fields of theater, dance, music and the arts. Held at the Feira Nacional da Indústria Têxtil [National Textile Industry Fair] (Fenit), Brazil’s largest fashion event at the time, each show featured up to 150 designs, with two collections per year traveling throughout Brazil and internationally.
About this artwork
- Title: Long dress (evening gown)
- Artist: josé fernandes de lemos
- Year: 1968
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
- Color palette: Pastels
- Perceived brightness: brilliant

