Doorstop Doll

1941

Renee A. Monfalcone

Associated Names
Renee A. Monfalcone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a wooden figurine dressed in traditional clothing. The figurine is depicted standing against a plain background. The figurine is wearing a red polka-dotted headscarf, a red shawl, a light-colored blouse with a floral pattern, and a white apron over a long skirt. The details of the figurine's attire are rendered with attention to texture and pattern. The painting presents the figurine with a sense of formality and simplicity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.3 x 35.3 cm (17 13/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15613

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Reneé Monfalcone / Richmond, VA

Wikidata ID

Q64620340

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