Black Dress 

"Black Dress" is a painting by American artist Edward Runci, known for his glamorous pin-up style. The artwork depicts a woman in a black strapless gown with white gloves and a rose pinned to her dress, with the background featuring a soft pink and white wash. The woman's radiant smile and confident posture exude a sense of elegance and allure, embodying the ideal of feminine beauty popularized in the mid-20th century. The painting's realistic details and delicate brushstrokes create a captivating and charming image, appealing to both admirers of classic pin-up art and those fascinated by the aesthetics of the 1950s.