Doll

c. 1937

Bertha Semple

Associated Names
Bertha Semple

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The image is a full-body depiction of a doll that is upright and facing forward. The doll has a rounded head with minimalistic facial features, including dark arched eyebrows and solid black eyes, along with bright red lips. It has black hair styled into a bun or head wrap. The doll is dressed in a white dress adorned with small yellow flowers and bordered with white lace trim on the neckline, sleeves, and hem. The clothing appears traditional and voluminous. The doll is wearing one black shoe and one tan shoe. The background is plain and unadorned.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28.1 cm (14 1/16 x 11 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15415


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537405

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