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Rag Doll "Billy"

Rex F. Bush

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a cloth doll in a blue and red outfit. The doll has black hair with pink bows, brown shoes, and a simple facial expression. The background is a plain, neutral shade, emphasizing the doll as the main subject. This style is reminiscent of folk art, known for its simplistic and expressive representations.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3404 × 4425 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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