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Doll

c. 1937

Helen Bronson

Associated Names

Helen Bronson

Artist, American, c. 1900 - 1990

This is a painting of a mannequin-like figure wearing an elaborate gown. The figure stands upright with outstretched arms. The garment is a pink patterned fabric with blue trim and decorative buttons. The painting is in the style of Giorgio de Chirico, focusing on the mannequin as an object.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.2 x 24.9 cm (13 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 22 3/4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.15575

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Helen Bronson.

Wikidata ID

Q64573445

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