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China Headed Negro Doll

Henry Murphy

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a doll. It has a dark, carved head and is wearing a light-colored tunic with blue and white checkered trousers. The doll's arms and legs are slightly outstretched. The drawing shows details of the fabric texture, such as the woven pattern of the trousers and the loose fit of the tunic. The doll is depicted against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3480 × 4303 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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