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China-Headed Doll

Beverly Chichester

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a figure standing upright in the center of the frame. The figure has a painted face with discernible eyes, eyebrows, and lips. The hair is black and styled with curls or waves. They are dressed in a long, flowing skirt, a brown bodice with off-the-shoulder sleeves, layered petticoats, and bright red footwear. There are no accessories or objects visible. The background is plain and light beige with sketch lines and annotations at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3485 × 4732 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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