Child's Dress 1935 - 1942

Mary Porter’s 1935-1942 watercolor painting, *Child’s Dress*, depicts a simple, green dress with a plaid trim. The dress, viewed from behind, hangs against a plain white background, showcasing the minimalist design and meticulous detail of Porter’s work. The painting is a great example of the *American* *Realist* style, with its focus on the everyday and the ordinary. It's likely this piece was made as a design study for a child's garment, highlighting the potential for creative expression in even the most mundane objects.