Raoul Du Bois

American, 1911 - 1985

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This is a drawing of a gavel and a smaller, circular object. The image features a detailed illustration of a gavel with a cylindrical head and a handle. Below the gavel is a ring-like object with a similar cylindrical design. The drawing is executed in grayscale pencil or ink against a plain background.
Raoul Du Bois, Two Tin Rattles, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15712

Two Tin Rattles

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15712
The image displays a wooden rocking horse in a side profile. The colors are muted browns and grays. The rocking horse is centrally positioned, angled slightly to the right with its head to the right and its tail to the left. The design features visible joint structures and a light-colored rope around the neck.
Raoul Du Bois, Hobby Toy, c. 1936, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15628

Hobby Toy

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15628
This is a drawing of a paddle steamer ship. The drawing depicts a simplified side view of a paddle steamer, with the vessel's characteristic large side paddle wheel and two smokestacks prominently featured. The ship has a solid, structured look with parallel lines detailing the hull, and two masts. The lines are clean and crisp, implying mechanical precision or an engineering schematic quality to the drawing. The blank space surrounding the steamer allows for focus solely on the vessel itself.
Raoul Du Bois, Miniature Boat, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15262

Miniature Boat

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15262
The image shows a doll dressed in a red and beige outfit with white buttons on the top. The doll wears a dark navy or black cap with a red tassel. The color scheme includes beige, brown, red, and navy. The doll is positioned at the center of the image, slightly tilted, with legs pointing towards the bottom left.
Raoul Du Bois, Doll, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15552

Doll

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15552
The image depicts a painted wooden doll in a striped brown dress with blue and white accents, sitting with legs slightly apart and arms out to the sides.
Raoul Du Bois, Doll, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15490

Doll

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15490
The image shows a stylized rooster figurine with a red comb and wattle, perched on a green base. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, greens, red, and yellow. The rooster is centered, facing slightly to the right, against a light beige background.
Raoul Du Bois, Pa. German Rooster, c. 1936, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3722

Pa. German Rooster

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3722
The image shows a seated doll with a pink dress, featuring large puffed sleeves and a wide neckline. The color palette includes pastel shades, predominantly pinks and creams, with brown tones in the doll's hair. The doll is centered on the canvas, facing forward with its arms resting on its lap, and its face looking directly at the viewer. The background is a plain light cream color.
Raoul Du Bois, Doll, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15474

Doll

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15474
The image shows a full-body illustration of a figure standing with their feet slightly apart. The person has a round face, wears a black cap, and a voluminous off-white dress with black circular patterns. The dress is cinched at the waist with a pink sash, and has long loose sleeves. The background is plain.
Raoul Du Bois, Doll, c. 1936, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15574

Doll

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15574
The image depicts a drawing of an elephant with a red and black cloth on its back, holding a green branch with its trunk. The color palette consists of soft browns, greys, red, black, and green. The elephant is the central focus of the image, set against a blank background.
Raoul Du Bois, Elephant, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15707

Elephant

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15707
The artwork depicts a full-length image of a doll positioned upright. The doll features a painted face with distinct facial features, including rosy cheeks and a small mouth. It has dark hair styled neatly. The doll is dressed in a long, flowing dress with puffed sleeves and a high collar, rendered in shades of brown and pink. The garment has lace details around the collar and hem. The doll's hands are visible, and it wears small shoes. The background is plain, with a neutral beige color, and the initials "RPB" appear in the lower right corner.
Raoul Du Bois, Doll, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15488

Doll

Raoul Du Bois · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15488