Corn Husk Doll c. 1941

"Corn Husk Doll" is a watercolor painting created by Wilbur M Rice, c. 1941. The artwork depicts a stylized female figure made from corn husks, dressed in a long gown and holding a staff. The doll, a common folk art tradition, represents the simplicity and resourcefulness of rural life. Rice’s detailed rendering of the corn husk texture and the figure’s delicate features contribute to the artwork’s nostalgic and charming appeal.