Doll: "Mary Scotia"

1935/1942

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The image shows a full-body portrait of a figure resembling a painted doll. The doll has plump cheeks, small red lips, black wavy hair, and wide-open eyes with dark outlines. It wears a white dress with patterns, short puffed sleeves, and a red beaded necklace. The doll's arms are a muted brown, matching the face's tones. It sits with legs extended, wearing green shoes. The background is plain, and the name "Mary Humes" is inscribed in the corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 27" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17959

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mary Humes. -- .

Wikidata ID

Q64607942

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