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Public Artwork by Raoul Josset and Jose Martin

Below is a list of works of art created by sculptors Raoul Josset and Jose Martin, both together and separately, that could or can be seen in public places. Readers who notice any errors or ommissions are invited to report them to the host of this website at texian1846@yahoo.com. You may click on links (where provided) to view photographs of each work or visit other websites where a particular piece of work is highlighted.


Josset and Martin
These are works on which the two men are known to have worked together, with Josset acting as "sculptor-designer" and Martin as "sculptor-builder." As designer, however, Josset was frequently given sole credit.

Name or Type of Work Location Year Extant?
Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet on
George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge
(The above link is to another web site.)

Vincennes, Indiana

1933

Yes
Federal Building Figure Chicago Century of Progress 1933 ?
Misc. Decorations Chicago Century of Progress 1933 ?
Spirit of the Centennial Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 1936 Yes
Female figure representing France Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 1936 Yes
Female figure representing Mexico Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 1936 Yes
Female figure representing United States Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 1936 Yes
American Eagle atop Federal Bldg.
(Josset and Martin did the original, which due to deterioration, was replaced in 1998 with a duplicate.)
Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 1936 Yes
Sam Houston Statue Location Unknown 1957? ?

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Raoul Josset

Name of Work Location Year Extant?
15 War Memorials France
(Fours, Aisne, and other places.)
1920s ?
Christ of Jussy Jussy, France 192? ?
Christ and/or Angels of Roupy Roupy, Aisne, France 192? ?
Sculpture and Architecture St. Quintin, France 192? ?
Medallion on Hall of Negro Life Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 1936 No
Captain Amon King Memorial
(The above link is to another web site.)
Refugio, Texas 1937 Yes
George Childress Statue
(The above link is to another web site.)
Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas 19?? Yes
Goliad Memorial Goliad, Texas 1937 Yes
Cavalier de la Salle Monument
(The above link is to another web site.)
Port Lavaca/Indianola, Texas 19?? Yes
Nurse and Child Statue Scottish Rite Children's Hospital,
Dallas, Texas

1938

Yes
Shot Putter, a.k.a., "Excelsior"
(The above link is to another web site.)
New York World's Fair 1939 Yes
General Lafayette Statue
(The above link is to another web site.)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1943 Yes
Mier Expedition Memorial
(The above link is to another web site.)
LaGrange, Texas 19?? Yes
Construction of the Temple of Solomon
bas relief
(The above link is to another web site.)

Waco, Texas

19??

Yes
Deaf Smith Statue Hereford, Texas 19?? ?
Decorative Artwork? Park Cities Baptist Church,
Dallas, Texas

19??

?
Nature of Work Uncertain Rayburn Library, Bonham, Texas 19?? ?
Nature of Work Uncertain William D. Green Memorial Park, Wilson, Texas
19??

?
Memorial Cameron County, Texas 19?? ?
MacKenzie Trail Memorial Plainview, Texas 19?? ?
Montague County Memorial near Nocona, Texas 19?? ?
Shelby County Plaque Shelby County, Texas 19?? ?

According to his "Who's Who" listing, in addition to his work for the Chicago Century of Progress fair (see Josset and Martin above), Josset was also responsible for "work on other modern buildings in Chicago; has [bas?] reliefs representing Navy, Army, Treasury, and State; figures on Agri. Bldg., etc.; decorations in many bldgs. of Chicago and other cities," as well as 20 bronze plaques for counties in State [Texas]." It is possible that some of this work, particularly the historical plaques in Texas, may have been done jointly by Josset and Martin.

Other projects by Raoul Josset, locations unknown.

  • Christ and the Woman at the Well of Samaria
  • Dancing Girl
  • Discus Thrower
  • Diving Girl
  • Dog and Deer
  • Edgar Allen Poe Head
  • Ice Hockey Player, "The Goalie"
  • Madonna and Child
  • St. Francis of Assisi
  • Sundial
  • Ula Girl

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Jose Martin

Name of Work Location Year Extant?
1.   War Memorial Danjoutin, France 192? ?
2.   Bronze Windows Parfum D'Orsay, Paris, France 192? ?
3.   Louis Pasteur Statue Arbois, Jura, France 19?? Yes
4.   Pioneer Woman
      or "Founders' Statue"
Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 1938 Yes
5.   "Come Unto Me"
      Christ Bas Relief
University Park United Methodist
Church, University Park, Texas

19??

Yes
6.   "Come Unto Me"
      Christ and Children bas relief
Central Christian Church,
Dallas, Texas

19??

Yes
7.   Religious Decorations St. Matthew's Cathedral, Dallas, Texas 19?? Yes
8.   Architectural Model of Campus SMU, University Park, Texas 19?? ?
9.   Religious Decorations and Statue Highland Park Methodist Chapel,
Highland Park, Texas

19??

Yes
10. War Dead Memorial Restland Cemetery
Dallas, Texas

1944

Yes
11. Bas Reliefs Baylor Hospital Library, Dallas, Texas 19?? Yes
12. George Truett bust Baylor Hospital, Dallas, Texas 19?? Yes
13. Decorations Texas Room and Coffee Shop
Baker Hotel, Dallas, Texas

19??

No
14. Decorative Figures Lakewood Theater, Dallas, Texas 19?? Yes
15. Decorative Figures Italian Village Restaurant, Dallas, Texas 19?? ?
16. Decorative Figures WFAA Radio Station, Dallas, Texas 19?? ?
17. Decorative Figures Sammy's Restaurant, Dallas, Texas 19?? ?
18. "Come Unto Me"
      Christ and Children bas relief
First Methodist Church
Educational Bldg., Lubbock, Texas

19??

?
19. "The Last Supper"
      Altar bas relief
First Methodist Church
Lubbock, Texas

19??

?
20. Decorative bas reliefs First Methodist Church
Lubbock, Texas

19??

?

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