Doll - "Elissa"

c. 1938

Rex F. Bush

Associated Names
Rex F. Bush

Artist, American, c. 1915 - 2002

This is a painting of a wooden mannequin figure. The painting depicts a stylized representation of a mannequin with articulated joints, standing against a neutral background. The mannequin is composed of pieces of wood with varying textures and shades, simulating the appearance of grain and woodcuts. Its arms and legs are depicted with articulated joints at the shoulders, elbows, and knees. The mannequin's body is shaped with a narrow waist and broadened hips. The head and feet appear to be crafted in a different material or painted in a way that differentiates them from the rest of the body.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.7 x 29.4 cm (16 13/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16648


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Rex Bush

Wikidata ID

Q64620406

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