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Carousel Horse

Henry Tomaszewski

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a carousel horse. The painting depicts a dark brown carousel horse with a mane and tail. The horse has a saddle and bridle, with a golden fringed cloth on the saddle. The bridle and reins are adorned with red buttons. The style of the painting is like that of Edgar Degas, with a sense of movement and grace in the representation of the carousel horse. The background is a soft off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4021 × 3372 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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