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Doll with Bisque Head

Dorothy Harris

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a doll-like figure with articulated limbs and a delicately painted face. The body is made of a material resembling wood or papier-mâché, with elbows, knees, and hips that can move. The color palette is soft and muted, with shades of beige, light brown, and hints of blush on the cheeks, complemented by blue on a ribbon in its gray hair. The doll is positioned centrally on the page, with its right arm bent upward and left arm downward, while its legs are slightly turned outward and its head gently tilted to the right. The background is plain with a light cream color, emphasizing the doll in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3461 × 4609 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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