Corn Husk Doll

1939

Albert Rudin

Associated Names
Albert Rudin

Artist, American, 1882 - 1943

The image shows a full-body view of a person standing. The individual is in an upright stance with stylized and simplistic facial features, including large eyes. They have brown hair visible under a hat. The attire is cream-colored with blue accents, detailed with layers, blue borders, and floral or button-like designs. They hold a yellow bouquet in one hand and a fabric item in the other arm. The hat is adorned with blue fabric and plumes. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.2 x 33 cm (16 5/8 x 13 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11155


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 146, no. 286.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Albert Rudin, 1939.

Wikidata ID

Q64533937

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