Doll House

The image presents a hauntingly arranged collection of various dolls and figurines, some placed in cabinets and others scattered amidst debris in a cluttered, dimly lit room. Disarray and neglect characterize the scene, accentuated by a number of dolls in different states of wear and position, contributing to an eerie, abandoned atmosphere. The diverse array of dolls, from porcelain to cloth-bodied, some seated and others standing, evokes a strong sense of nostalgia mixed with melancholy.

The image presents a hauntingly arranged collection of various dolls and figurines, some placed in cabinets and others scattered amidst debris in a cluttered, dimly lit room. Disarray and neglect characterize the scene, accentuated by a number of dolls in different states of wear and position, contributing to an eerie, abandoned atmosphere. The diverse array of dolls, from porcelain to cloth-bodied, some seated and others standing, evokes a strong sense of nostalgia mixed with melancholy.

Name/Title

Doll House

Entry/Object ID

2018.11.6.3

Description

A abandoned room containing many dolls in various states of disrepair.

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection, Jim and Nan Robertson Collection

Category

Still Life

Made/Created

Artist

Reed Thomas

Date made

1980

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

lower right

Transcription

Reed Thomas

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Notes

Maker's Mark: lower left in pencil: 1980 en verso in ink: Doll House 1980 Reed Thomas lower left en verso in pencil: SK 13,78

Dimensions

Height

7-3/8 in

Width

9-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 16"x20" Image Size: 7 3/8"x 9 1/4"