Doll

c. 1936

Raoul Du Bois

Associated Names
Raoul Du Bois
Artist, American, 1911 - 1985
The artwork depicts a full-length image of a doll positioned upright. The doll features a painted face with distinct facial features, including rosy cheeks and a small mouth. It has dark hair styled neatly. The doll is dressed in a long, flowing dress with puffed sleeves and a high collar, rendered in shades of brown and pink. The garment has lace details around the collar and hem. The doll's hands are visible, and it wears small shoes. The background is plain, with a neutral beige color, and the initials "RPB" appear in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.5 x 22.3 cm (10 13/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15488

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: RPB

Wikidata ID

Q64619997

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