Corn Husk Doll
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" high, 4 3/4" wide
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.15608
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate charm of *Corn Husk Doll*, a meticulously rendered watercolor, graphite, and gouache by artist Jacob Gielens created between 1935 and 1942. This work captures an 8¼-inch-high, 4¾-inch-wide folk craft object, showcasing its whimsical form with intricate details in soft husks and subtle facial features. Measuring 35.7 x 28 cm overall, piece invites viewers to appreciate the tactile simplicity of a traditional American handmade toy. As part of the *Index of American Design*—a Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression—this ar...