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Doll Cradle

Therkel Anderson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden cradle with a rectangular body and curved legs. The color palette is predominantly brown tones, ranging from light to dark shades that detail the texture of wood. The cradle is centrally placed within the image, with its footboard on the left side and its headboard, which features a decorative scroll design, on the right side. The cradle is also slightly elevated from the ground.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
4779 × 3307 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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