Doll
c. 1936
Frances Lichten applies a realist's precision to a humble doll, mapping it out from the side, front, and back like a 3D blueprint for a sculptor. Created around 1936, likely during the Works Progress Administration era, this design study captures a folk-art figure in a ruffled dress and bonnet. The earthy browns and purples mimic the look of carved wood, giving the stiff figure a sense of historical weight. It feels like a peek into a toy maker's notebook from the Depression era, preserving the charm of traditional craftsmanship just before the plastic age took over.
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