"Dutch" Doll

Beverly Chichester

National Gallery of Art

The illustration shows a person standing with arms extended slightly outward. The individual has defined facial features with a neutral expression, framed by dark, curly hair partially obscured by an oversized headpiece or bonnet. The bonnet is elaborately styled with pleats and a contrasting combination of green and brown colors, and a lace trim can be observed around the face. The person is dressed in a vibrant red garment with voluminous sleeves, along with a grey over-apron or skirt, and beige material wraps the lower legs and feet, leaving the toes exposed. Around the neck, the individual wears a choker or band. In the background, the figure appears sketched on a blank, neutral-colored canvas, with a smaller depiction of the same bonnet design floating to the right side of the main figure. The image includes a signature in the bottom right corner.