Doll

c. 1938

Hans Mangelsdorf

Associated Names
Hans Mangelsdorf

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a wooden mannequin designed to resemble a person. The figure stands upright with arms slightly away from the sides, legs together, a rounded facial structure with simplistic and painted appearance, small eyes and a small mouth. It has long, wavy, brown hair flowing past the shoulders. The mannequin is dressed in a long dress with a light color and orange polka dot pattern, puffed sleeves, and a blue waistband. No visible jewelry or additional objects are present. The background is a plain, neutral light brown color, providing no additional context or elements beyond the mannequin.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.9 x 36.2 cm (17 11/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15584


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Hans Mangelsdorf

Wikidata ID

Q64573008

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