Eugene Croe

Croe, Layton Eugene

American, c. 1875 - 1953

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There is a large copper kettle at the center of the image. The color palette includes warm tones of copper, browns, and grays. The kettle is centrally placed with the spout extending to the right side. A faint signature "Eugene Croe" is visible towards the bottom right corner.
Eugene Croe, Copper Tea Kettle, c. 1939, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14961

Copper Tea Kettle

Eugene Croe · c. 1939 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14961

The image shows a wooden frame structure containing a row of nine vertical metallic cylinders. The wooden frame is in natural brown tones and the cylinders are in metallic gray. The cylinders are evenly spaced and aligned within the frame, which is supported by four legs slightly angled outward from the base. The object is positioned centrally in front of a plain, neutral background.
Eugene Croe, Candle Mold, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12677

Candle Mold

Eugene Croe · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12677

The image shows a person standing upright, facing forward. The individual has fair skin, distinct facial features, rosy cheeks, and styled hair with braids or curls. They are wearing a purple gown with gold accents, featuring a fitted bodice, off-the-shoulder neckline, long puffed sleeves with gold-trimmed cuffs, and a floor-length skirt. The person wears a delicate gold chain necklace. In the background are two sculpted cameo-style portraits hanging symmetrically behind them, each featuring a different profile depiction.
Eugene Croe, Doll: "Eugenia", c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7821

Doll: "Eugenia"

Eugene Croe · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7821

The image shows a woman standing upright. She is facing slightly to the right, with her blonde hair styled in an updo. She wears a long pink dress with a black pattern and a black overlay. She holds a feathered fan in one hand and wears a necklace. The background is plain.
Eugene Croe, Doll - "Leta", c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16663

Doll - "Leta"

Eugene Croe · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16663

The image portrays five headshots of women illustrated in a traditional style. The first head features a woman facing forward with black hair and a blue hairband. Next to her is a profile view of a woman with brown hair and a pink lace trim collar. In the center, there is a woman with blonde, braided hair and a pearl necklace. The bottom left headshot shows a woman with white hair in an updo, a ribbon or cap, and a pink lace collar. The bottom right headshot features a woman with an elaborate hairstyle with flowers, fair skin, and a pink lace-collared attire. The background is beige paper, and each headshot is isolated without additional context.
Eugene Croe, Three Dolls, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15506

Three Dolls

Eugene Croe · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15506

The image shows a person standing upright on a small rectangular platform. The person is turned slightly to their left, with their face looking towards the viewer. They have an oval face, long dark hair, and are wearing a black dress with lace detailing, white cuffs, and a black sash tied into a bow. They also wear beige leggings or stockings. The background is plain, and the artist's signature, "Eugene Croe," is visible in the lower right corner of the work.
Eugene Croe, Doll, c. 1938, watercolor and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15452

Doll

Eugene Croe · c. 1938 · watercolor and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15452

The image shows a long-sleeve shirt with detailed embroidery on the chest and buttons down the center. The shirt is in beige and cream tones. The folded sleeves create a relaxed and symmetrical composition that highlights the embroidery and clean lines of the garment.
Eugene Croe, Nightgown, c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1221

Nightgown

Eugene Croe · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1221

The image shows a doll wearing a white dress with lace details at the sleeves and hem, and two additional doll heads above it. The faces of the dolls are illustrated with rosy cheeks and small lips, and each head is wearing a white bonnet. The color scheme consists primarily of white and pink, with light pastel accents. The doll stands in the lower part of the image, with the three doll heads arranged horizontally above it.
Eugene Croe, Doll - "Grace", c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15384

Doll - "Grace"

Eugene Croe · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15384

The image shows a young child standing in full-length view with their body turned slightly to the side. The child has a round face with a pale complexion, light-colored hair, and is wearing a brown checkered outfit with a short jacket. The outfit includes a wide collar that appears to be of a different white material. The jacket is buttoned and the outfit extends into knee-length trousers. The child wears striped socks and brown shoes with a buttoned detail. The child's right hand is extended outward and the left hand rests by their side. There are no visible jewelry or additional objects being held by the child. The background is a plain, light cream or beige color.
Eugene Croe, Doll: "Donald", c. 1938, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.7816

Doll: "Donald"

Eugene Croe · c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.7816

Two figurines, each depicting a full-body character. The left figurine wears a blue dress with a subtle pattern, black boots, and has defined hair sections. The right figurine wears a blue two-piece outfit with black shoes. Both have stylized facial features and mitten-like hands. The background is plain, and the artist's signature, Eugene Croe, is in the bottom right corner.
Eugene Croe, Dolls, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.16829

Dolls

Eugene Croe · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.16829