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Indian Doll Group

Jane Iverson

National Gallery of Art

Four doll-like figures are arranged in a row. Each figure is standing upright and displaying its entire body. They have a similar appearance with distinct facial features. Their faces are painted with tribal markings, emphasizing eyes and mouth openings. They have round heads topped with dark hair resembling feathers and stripes across their faces and bodies. The dolls are clothed in vibrant cloth coverings, with two sporting red skirts with blue accents and the other two adorned in patterned wraps tied around the waist. Some of the figures have beads or ornamental strings hanging from their ears. The background is plain and off-white, highlighting the colorful attire and painted features of the dolls.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4484 × 3537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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