Doll

c. 1939

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a wooden doll wearing a skirt and boots. The doll has a carved wooden head with simplified facial features, such as a basic outline for eyes and a slight ridge for the nose and mouth. Its body appears minimally carved, showcasing smooth, rounded limbs attached to a torso that lacks detailing. The dark skirt has a simple, voluminous shape, and the boots display a slightly more intricate design. The painting background is plain and neutral, which directs full attention to the central figure of the doll. This is in the style of Marsden Hartley, showcasing a simplistic rendering.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 27.7 cm (15 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15519


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: H.D. Murphy Mo-ca-106 / Nov16, 1938 - Jan 3/ 1939

Wikidata ID

Q64573976

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