Dancing Doll

c. 1937

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The image shows a wooden sculpture resembling a human figure. The figure stands upright with arms held close to the sides. The face has a simplistic expression with prominent features such as eyes and lips, topped with a flat cap-like object. The body consists of jointed sections, suggesting movable limbs, and appears to be without any clothing. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the sculpture. The background is plain, with a beige or light brown color that highlights the dark shade of the sculpture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 22.6 cm (11 1/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17357


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64617905

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