Doll - "Minerva Pratt"

c. 1937

Josephine C. Romano

Associated Names
Josephine C. Romano

Artist, American, 1915 - 2009

The image shows a full-length depiction of a person. The person is standing upright, facing forward. The individual's facial features include a pale complexion, a delicate mouth with red lips, and eyes with a slightly surprised expression. The hair is styled in dark curls that frame the face. The person is wearing a voluminous, elaborate gown with a dark color, adorned with lace and patterned trimmings in lighter tones around the edges and down the front; the gown has wide, bell-shaped sleeves. The person's footwear is visible, showing red shoes with criss-crossed straps. A decorative choker necklace and bracelet can be seen. The background is a plain, light color with a small, inset view of the back of the person's outfit drawn in the upper left corner, which reveals similar detailing as the front. The image includes an artist's signature, "P. Romano," at the bottom right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.2 x 26.8 cm (14 1/4 x 10 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15397


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J. / C. ROMANO

Wikidata ID

Q64591523

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