Leather Bodied Doll

Jane Iverson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a human-like doll. The image depicts a roughly humanoid figure that resembles a simple doll or marionette, with limbs and a head attached to a torso. The doll is painted in muted, earthy tones, with the body appearing to be loosely jointed or made from a soft material that suggests some flexibility. The face of the doll is painted with distinct features but maintains a doll-like simplicity, with a focus on the basic elements like eyes, nose, and mouth. The painting style is quite rudimentary with visible brushstrokes and an emphasis on texture.