Baltimore Doll

1938

Walter Praefke

Associated Names
Walter Praefke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a full-length depiction of a woman standing with her body slightly turned to her left. She has an upright posture with her left arm relaxed at her side and her right arm held in front of her, resting on her waist. Her facial features include a fair complexion, a noticeable blush on her cheeks, and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an intricate updo. She is dressed in a floor-length gown made of striped fabric in shades of blue and white, with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a fitted bodice. The dress features additional detailing such as ruffles and pleated trimmings. She holds a small fan in her right hand. The background is plain and neutral in color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 35.2 cm (17 1/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 19 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15450


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: WALTER J. PRAEFKE / 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64634277

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