China Headed Negro Doll 1935 - 1942

"China Headed Negro Doll" is a watercolor painting by Henry Murphy, executed between 1935 and 1942. The artwork depicts a black rag doll with a china head and a simple outfit. The doll's simple features and pose create a poignant image of a child's toy, highlighting the historical context of racial representations in early 20th-century America. The painting's realism and attention to detail capture the essence of a forgotten era and its cultural significance.