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Mannequin

c. 1941

Alice Cosgrove

Associated Names

Alice Cosgrove

Artist, American, c. 1906 - 1971

The image shows a mannequin head wearing an ornate bonnet with floral decorations and ribbons. The color palette includes neutral tones such as browns and tans, along with touches of blue, green, yellow, and black in the headwear and outfit details. The mannequin is centrally positioned, with the head slightly tilted and the bonnet encircling the face. Ribbons and floral embellishments adorn the bonnet and its surroundings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 43.2 x 35.6 cm (17 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1075

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Alice E. Cosgrove

Wikidata ID

Q64534471

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