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Doll

Walter Praefke

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body view of a person standing. The person is facing forward, their arms down by their sides, slightly holding a piece of fabric in their left arm. Their face is visible, with subtle facial features depicted, showing dark hair peeking out from under a bonnet. The bonnet is tied under the chin with a ribbon and appears to be decorated with lace. The person is wearing a long, flowing dress that reaches the ground, with a pattern of small dots or stars across the fabric. The dress is complemented by an apron-like front. Visible below the dress' hem are ruffled pantalettes and red shoes. Beside the person in the image, there is an additional illustration showing a similar bonnet design. The background is a simple, solid color.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3391 × 4221 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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