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Doll - "Elissa"

Rex F. Bush

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wooden mannequin figure. The painting depicts a stylized representation of a mannequin with articulated joints, standing against a neutral background. The mannequin is composed of pieces of wood with varying textures and shades, simulating the appearance of grain and woodcuts. Its arms and legs are depicted with articulated joints at the shoulders, elbows, and knees. The mannequin's body is shaped with a narrow waist and broadened hips. The head and feet appear to be crafted in a different material or painted in a way that differentiates them from the rest of the body.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3406 × 4783 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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