Quaker Doll c. 1940

"Quaker Doll" is a watercolor painting by Charlotte Angus, created around 1940. It depicts a simple, almost primitive doll in a brown dress and bonnet. The doll's lack of detail highlights the artist's focus on the subject's form and texture, capturing the essence of a homemade, child-made object. The painting is reminiscent of folk art, with its uncomplicated style and subject matter. The doll's dark complexion suggests the artist's interest in celebrating the diverse cultural history of children's play and toys. The image of the doll, presented against a plain background, allows the viewer to focus entirely on the doll's form and the artist's technique, providing a window into the world of child's play from a bygone era.