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Study for a painting entitled 'The Doll's Hospital', by Elijah Albert Cox, 1920

Study for a painting entitled 'The Doll's Hospital'

Elijah Albert Cox

1920

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Study for a painting entitled 'The Doll's Hospital' is a 1920 by Elijah Albert Cox, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Elijah Albert Cox
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man and a woman in a room, with the man holding a doll and the woman standing behind him. The man is dressed in a suit and tie, while the woman wears a dress and apron. The room is filled with various objects, including a table, chairs, and a bookshelf. In the foreground, the man's hands are prominently displayed as he holds the doll, drawing attention to the central theme of the painting. The woman's presence in the background adds a sense of depth and context to the scene. This painting is a study for 'The Doll's Hospital' by Elijah Albert Cox, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A chalk drawing study by Elijah Albert Cox from 1920, created as a preparatory work for a painting titled *The Doll's Hospital*.

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About the artist

Artist

Elijah Albert Cox

Elijah Albert Cox (1876–1955), also known as E. A. Cox and E. Albert Cox, was a British painter. He was born in Islington, London, and educated at Bolt Court Technical School. Between 1915 and 1926, Cox designed posters…

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