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Doll in the "Thimble Holder"

Eugene Croe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an abstract composition of a figure comprised of geometric shapes resembling a simplified human-like form. The body and limbs consist of straight lines and angular connections, with a rounded head featuring minimal details like dots for eyes and a small red circle for a mouth. The figure's cylindrical legs and arms extend outward in a pose similar to a wooden mannequin. In the bottom left corner, there is a small inset showing a segmented oval object. The overall arrangement evokes the appearance of a jointed wooden doll or puppet.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3338 × 4103 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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