Doll: "Eugenia"
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 51 x 38.3 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 24" high; 6" wide across shoulders
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.7821
Art Historical Context
Behold the captivating watercolor rendering *Doll: "Eugenia"* by Eugene Croe, created around 1938 as part of the Index of American Design. This depiction captures a charming 24-inch-tall doll, measuring 6 inches across the shoulders, showcasing its delicate features and antique allure. Croe's work preserves the essence of an early American folk art object, us to appreciate the whimsy and craftsmanship of bygone eras. The Index of American, a Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) from 1935 to 1942, employed artists like Croe to document everyday American artifacts t...
About the Artist
Eugene Croe
Eugene Croe (c. 1875–1953) was an American artist whose career is primarily documented through his contributions to the Index of American Design, a Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930s and 1940s. This ambitious initiative commissioned artists to create precise illustrations of American folk art, decorative arts, and everyday objects, preserving a visua...