Portrait of Doll Makers

1890s

American 19th Century

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American 19th Century

Artist

The image depicts a seated woman with curly dark hair and a dark dress, holding a large doll in her lap. Beside her stands a man with short dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt with overalls. The man has one hand resting on the chair and is holding two dolls in his hand. A basket at the woman's feet contains more dolls, with some placed in front of it. The background features painted trees and foliage, creating an outdoor setting.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; gift to NGA, 2023.

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Inscriptions

on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, upper left in black ink on applied sticker: Doll / Makers; center: KL181 / 11RH