Who created "Rag Doll "Susie""?

Rag Doll "Susie" was created by Bertha Semple in c. 1937.

When was "Rag Doll "Susie"" created?

This artwork was created c. 1937.

What medium is "Rag Doll "Susie""?

Rag Doll "Susie" is watercolor and graphite on paper.

Is "Rag Doll "Susie"" in the public domain?

Yes, Rag Doll "Susie" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Rag Doll "Susie"

Bertha Semple

c. 1937

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 35.3 x 24.5 cm (13 7/8 x 9 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 15 1/2" high

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.15417

Art Historical Context

**Rag Doll "Susie" *Bertha Semple, c. 1937* color and graphite on paper 35.3 × 24.5 cm (13⅞ × 9⅝ in.) *Index of American Design, National Gallery of Art* Bertha Semple's delicate rendering of "Susie," a charming rag doll captured in watercolor and graphite on paper. Created around 1937, this artwork an original folk toy standing 15½ inches high, evoking the handmade whimsy of American domestic life. Semple's precise graphite outlines and soft watercolor washes bring Susie's stitched features and fabric form to life, highlighting the tactile appeal of such everyday objects. As part of ...

About the Artist

Bertha Semple

Bertha Semple is an artist for whom reliable biographical documentation is currently sparse. Her dates, nationality, and the details of her training have not been firmly established in the available art historical record, making it difficult to place her work within a specific school or movement with confidence. The works associated with her name suggest an artist with genuine technical engagemen...

Rag Doll "Susie"

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