Rag Doll "Susie"

c. 1937

Bertha Semple

Associated Names
Bertha Semple

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The image depicts a figure standing upright. It has an oval-shaped head with small eyes, a defined nose, and a mouth. The figure's hair is short and dark. It is dressed in layered clothing, including a long, brown dress with a pattern, a lighter brown, striped jacket, and a dark, patterned apron with a red bow. The figure wears dark stockings and black shoes with a slight heel. There is nothing in the figure's hands. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 24.5 cm (13 7/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15417

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercoilor: Bertha Semple.

Wikidata ID

Q64537406

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