China-Headed Doll

c. 1936

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names
Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a figure standing upright in the center of the frame. The figure has a painted face with discernible eyes, eyebrows, and lips. The hair is black and styled with curls or waves. They are dressed in a long, flowing skirt, a brown bodice with off-the-shoulder sleeves, layered petticoats, and bright red footwear. There are no accessories or objects visible. The background is plain and light beige with sketch lines and annotations at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.4 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15434

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Beverly Chichester

Wikidata ID

Q64537620

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