Doll in the "Thimble Holder"

c. 1937

Eugene Croe

Associated Names
Eugene Croe

Artist, American, c. 1875 - 1953

The image depicts an abstract composition of a figure comprised of geometric shapes resembling a simplified human-like form. The body and limbs consist of straight lines and angular connections, with a rounded head featuring minimal details like dots for eyes and a small red circle for a mouth. The figure's cylindrical legs and arms extend outward in a pose similar to a wooden mannequin. In the bottom left corner, there is a small inset showing a segmented oval object. The overall arrangement evokes the appearance of a jointed wooden doll or puppet.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15484


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Eugene Croe

Wikidata ID

Q64560410

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