The image shows a full-length depiction of a woman standing with her body slightly turned to her left. She has an upright posture with her left arm relaxed at her side and her right arm held in front of her, resting on her waist. Her facial features include a fair complexion, a noticeable blush on her cheeks, and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an intricate updo. She is dressed in a floor-length gown made of striped fabric in shades of blue and white, with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a fitted bodice. The dress features additional detailing such as ruffles and pleated trimmings. She holds a small fan in her right hand. The background is plain and neutral in color.
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The image shows a full-length depiction of a woman standing with her body slightly turned to her left. She has an upright posture with her left arm relaxed at her side and her right arm held in front of her, resting on her waist. Her facial features include a fair complexion, a noticeable blush on her cheeks, and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an intricate updo. She is dressed in a floor-length gown made of striped fabric in shades of blue and white, with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a fitted bodice. The dress features additional detailing such as ruffles and pleated trimmings. She holds a small fan in her right hand. The background is plain and neutral in color.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baltimore Doll

Walter Praefke

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 43.3 x 35.2 cm (17 1/16 x 13 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 19 1/2" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.15450
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Baltimore
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: WALTER J. PRAEFKE / 1938

NGA object ID 27541. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.