Doll - "Polly"

c. 1937

William Bos

Associated Names
William Bos

Artist, American, 1893 - 1997

The image shows a person standing in profile facing left. The person has a round face with delicate features and adorned black hair styled in waves, accented with a red headband. The attire consists of an intricately detailed outfit featuring a high-collared, grey checkered jacket with red trim and matching long skirt. The skirt has layers of black lace and red fabric with a swirling pattern at the bottom, and a prominent red ribbon runs down the back, forming a bow-like detail. The person's hands are relaxed by their side. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.1 cm (20 1/16 x 15 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15514


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: WBOS

Wikidata ID

Q64636583

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