Doll with China Head

c. 1940

Lelah Nelson

Associated Names
Lelah Nelson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a doll with distinct facial features, styled hair, and an elaborate outfit. The doll is in an upright position with arms slightly outstretched. It has a cream-colored dress with lace detailing, white undergarments, red gloves, red shoes, and a cross pendant. The background is light tan.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.8 x 30.6 cm (18 7/16 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15359

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 639, no. 2307.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: L. Nelson

Wikidata ID

Q64592880

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