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Wax Face Cotton Doll

Charles Goodwin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing upright, with arms by their sides. The figure has a round, painted face with distinct eyes and rosy cheeks visible on the textured surface, with hair covered by a bonnet. They wear a long, brown dress with vertical stripes and diamond shapes, puffed sleeves, and gathered at the waist, creating a voluminous look. White bloomers are visible beneath the dress near the ankles, along with black shoes. A ribbon ties the bonnet under the chin in a period style. The background is plain beige, without any additional objects, emphasizing the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
2243 × 4687 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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