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Pen Wiper Doll

Eugene C. Miller

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a small figurine standing upright at the center. The figurine has a painted face with a small nose, eyes, and a slight smile. The hair is black with distinct waves or curls. It is dressed in a red and black dress with a wide skirt that has a layered and scalloped design with black polka dots. The dress is off-the-shoulder with short sleeves adorned with floral decorations. There is no visible jewelry or objects in its hands. The background is a plain, light-colored surface. Near the bottom, there are pencil markings including the signature "Eugene C. Miller '37" and annotations for "Series D Frame #9."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3472 × 4471 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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