China Headed Doll

1935/1942

William Paul Childers

Associated Names
William Paul Childers

Artist, American, 1912 - 1998

The image depicts a standing individual from the upper three-quarters view. The person has a straight posture, facing forward. They have large wide-open eyes, a straight nose, and closed lips. The individual has dark hair that is neatly styled and parted in the center. They are wearing a voluminous white dress with ruffled edges at the neckline and cuffs, featuring a textured pattern. The sleeves are long and full, and the skirt is expansive and drapes to suggest fullness. The person is also wearing brown gloves. The background is plain and light beige.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55.8 x 41.2 cm (21 15/16 x 16 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15511


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: PAUL CHILDERS

Wikidata ID

Q64639266

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