Doll

1935/1942

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names
Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

The image shows a full-length illustration of a person with a slender build. They have facial features with a long, narrow face and a prominent chin. Their hair is tied back with a red ribbon. The individual is wearing an elaborate outfit with ruffled layers in shades of red and pink, a yellow and orange bodice, and oversized sleeves resembling fringe. The background is plain, and there are no accessories or objects in the scene. The illustration is centered within a light beige border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.3 x 15 cm (8 3/4 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12071


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in graphite: Doll Showing Primitive Dress / Beadwork on leather Ht. 15" / 3K Southwestern Hall / Rio Grand Purblos - Melita Hofmann

Wikidata ID

Q64614407

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