Doll - "Lulu" c. 1936

"Doll - 'Lulu'" is a c. 1936 watercolor painting by American artist Mary E. Humes. The artwork depicts a doll, named Lulu, in a sitting pose. The doll is wearing a striped dress with white gloves and black shoes. Humes' detailed depiction of Lulu is indicative of her interest in capturing the beauty and innocence of childhood, a common theme in her work. The artist’s precise rendering of the doll’s clothing and features, as well as the overall composition, reflects her meticulous approach to art.