Miniature Boat c. 1936

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drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

blue ink drawing

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Miniature Boat" is a detailed pencil drawing of a small steamboat, created by Du Bois in c. 1936. The drawing is a depiction of a "steamboat" which is a type of vessel that is powered by a steam engine. Du Bois has rendered the detail of the ship's structure, such as the paddlewheel, chimney, and railing, in a simple but refined style. The small size of the work, only 29.1 x 22.5 cm, highlights the delicate nature of this charming piece.