Nut Head Doll #2

1935/1942

William Frank

Associated Names
William Frank

Artist, American, 1878 - 1950

The image shows a person sitting in a chair, with their full body in view. The individual is in a slightly hunched posture, with their face turned to the side. They are wearing a headscarf covering most of their hair and layered clothing in muted colors. The person is holding a small object against their chest. The chair they are sitting in has a textured red and black upholstery. The background is plain and unadorned.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25 cm (14 x 9 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 5 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15549


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: William Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64636941

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