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Doll

Bertha Semple

National Gallery of Art

The image is a full-body depiction of a doll that is upright and facing forward. The doll has a rounded head with minimalistic facial features, including dark arched eyebrows and solid black eyes, along with bright red lips. It has black hair styled into a bun or head wrap. The doll is dressed in a white dress adorned with small yellow flowers and bordered with white lace trim on the neckline, sleeves, and hem. The clothing appears traditional and voluminous. The doll is wearing one black shoe and one tan shoe. The background is plain and unadorned.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3422 × 4355 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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