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Puppet - "Liza"

Bertha Semple

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing upright. The person has a neutral expression, with defined facial features, and dark hair partially visible under a headwrap. They are wearing a colorful, voluminous dress featuring a pattern of plaid and stripes in shades of pink, blue, and white. The dress has long sleeves and a high collar, accented with a triangular shawl. The head is adorned with a large, matching headwrap that sits atop long, curled hair. The person is holding a small object in one hand. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3386 × 4354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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