Dancing Doll

c. 1939

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The sculpture depicts a man in formal attire, resembling a military or formal uniform with shoulder epaulets. The color scheme is mostly dark, with black or dark blue for the suit and brown for the epaulets and shoes. The figure is made of wood, giving it a rustic texture. It is carved in a stylized and simplistic way, with blocky limbs and a defined face. The man stands upright with arms by his sides, presenting a composed and stiff posture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7961

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MINA LOWRY

Wikidata ID

Q64617762

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