{"product_id":"antique-porcelain-doll-still-life-selective-color-monochrome","title":"Antique Porcelain Doll With Muted Red Ribbon Still Life Photography","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Pale Doll Face Framed by Curls and Muted Red Ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pale face of this antique porcelain doll stands out from the darker objects behind it in a display cabinet. I photographed the doll closely, keeping its curls, ribbon, and upper dress within the frame. Selective colour retains the muted red accents against a toned, largely monochrome setting, giving the ribbons a gentle presence beside the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painted eyes look straight ahead beneath a soft fringe. Curls fall to either side, catching small highlights and separating the head from the background. A broad ribbon sits above the hair, with more red trim around the neckline and shoulders. Lace adds a finer pattern across the chest, while the fuller sleeves introduce smoother folds. One hand extends toward the foreground, where its pale shape remains distinct from the darker fabric around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI encountered this doll during a visit to an antique display in 2025, as part of my interest in still-life subjects found outside a studio. What held my attention was the combination of its clear face and the varied textures around it. I kept the background soft so those nearby surfaces could remain the main focus. The toned treatment connects the hair, dress, and surrounding shadows, while the red offers a smaller thread to follow through the picture. For me, the photograph preserves the experience of pausing before an object on display and noticing it more closely: a recognizable doll whose expression and details become more apparent with time spent looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e© Dan Kosmayer, 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Kosmayer Photography","offers":[{"title":"10 × 10 inches (25.4 × 25.4 cm)","offer_id":44490948477007,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 × 12 inches (30.5 × 30.5 cm)","offer_id":44490948509775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 × 14 inches (35.6 × 35.6 cm)","offer_id":44490948608079,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 × 16 inches (40.6 × 40.6 cm)","offer_id":44490948542543,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 × 18 inches (45.7 × 45.7 cm)","offer_id":67602056314959,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 × 20 inches (50.8 × 50.8 cm)","offer_id":44490948575311,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28 × 28 inches (71.1 × 71.1 cm)","offer_id":44490948640847,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9685\/2047\/files\/Antique-Porcelain-Doll-With-Muted-Red-Ribbon-Still-Life-Photography-1.jpg?v=1791429578","url":"https:\/\/dinkosmayer.com\/products\/antique-porcelain-doll-still-life-selective-color-monochrome","provider":"Dan Kosmayer Fine Art Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}