Doll

c. 1937

Walter Praefke

Associated Names
Walter Praefke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a full-body view of a person standing. The person is facing forward, their arms down by their sides, slightly holding a piece of fabric in their left arm. Their face is visible, with subtle facial features depicted, showing dark hair peeking out from under a bonnet. The bonnet is tied under the chin with a ribbon and appears to be decorated with lace. The person is wearing a long, flowing dress that reaches the ground, with a pattern of small dots or stars across the fabric. The dress is complemented by an apron-like front. Visible below the dress' hem are ruffled pantalettes and red shoes. Beside the person in the image, there is an additional illustration showing a similar bonnet design. The background is a simple, solid color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15451


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in grphite: WALTER J. PRAEFKE

Wikidata ID

Q64634279

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