Primitive Doll

c. 1936

Percival Jenner

Associated Names
Percival Jenner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a figure resembling a mannequin or doll. The figure is standing, facing forward with a neutral posture. It has distinct facial features with simplified eyes, stylized short black hair with a thin band, a textured body devoid of human anatomical detail, blue bands on the lower legs, and small yellow shoes. The background is plain with a light, possibly aged paper color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15413

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: P. JENNER

Wikidata ID

Q64619298

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