Doll - "Rachel"

c. 1941

Hal Blakeley

Associated Names
Hal Blakeley

Artist, American, 1901 - 1981

The image displays a drawing of a young girl with her full body shown. She is standing upright, facing forward. Her facial features include a round face with visible cheeks and a small mouth. Her hair is dark, parted in the center, and styled into ringlets that frame her face. She wears a long, voluminous gown with puffed sleeves, a high waistline, and a decorative belt. The dress is adorned with a border of intricate patterns. Her arms are visible with long, fitted sleeves, and she wears light-colored shoes. There is no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure without any additional elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 26.6 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15445


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HAL / BLAKELEY

Wikidata ID

Q64572906

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