China Headed Doll

c. 1941

Lelah Nelson

Associated Names
Lelah Nelson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a painted figure seated in a frontal position. The person has light-colored hair tied with a black ribbon and a fair complexion. The figure wears a dark garment with ruffled textures, blue and green trims, and multiple colorful necklaces and pendants, including a cross. They also wear colorful earrings. The background is plain and light.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.3 x 42.1 cm (19 7/16 x 16 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15508

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: L. Nelson

Wikidata ID

Q64592881

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