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Hooked Rug with Horse

Joseph Glover

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a horse. The image features a brown horse standing on a patch of ground, set against a background that includes a simple fence and an expanse of color suggesting earth or grass. The horse is centered within a rectangular frame made to appear as a rug, further enhanced with a border of red and black. The scene conveys a rustic and peaceful rural atmosphere. The image is a preliminary sketch for a hooked rug design, with annotations indicating the artist and location, as well as approval details.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3547 × 3254 px
Public Domain
Yes
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