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Doll

Jacob Gielens

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing upright on a small platform. The individual has broad facial features, dark eyes, a long nose, and slightly open lips. They have long, dark hair and wear a headdress made of various light brown and gray feathers. The person wears a colorful outfit consisting of a red and white striped top with beaded embellishments at the neck, light-colored pants with red stripes along the sides, an orange waist sash, and dark leather shoes. They hold a bow and appear to have an arrow pointed downward. The background is plain and neutral.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3369 × 4346 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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