Leather Bodied Doll

c. 1936

Jane Iverson

Associated Names
Jane Iverson

Artist, American, 1910 - 1997

This is a painting of a human-like doll. The image depicts a roughly humanoid figure that resembles a simple doll or marionette, with limbs and a head attached to a torso. The doll is painted in muted, earthy tones, with the body appearing to be loosely jointed or made from a soft material that suggests some flexibility. The face of the doll is painted with distinct features but maintains a doll-like simplicity, with a focus on the basic elements like eyes, nose, and mouth. The painting style is quite rudimentary with visible brushstrokes and an emphasis on texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.8 x 27.6 cm (13 5/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15567


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Jane Iverson

Wikidata ID

Q64580818

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