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Carousel Horse

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wooden horse. The image shows a detailed wooden horse with one front leg raised. The horse is adorned with a colorful drapery featuring a diamond pattern in red, green, and yellow, as well as a saddle and stirrups. The horse's mane and tail are depicted in black. Its form is slightly angled, suggesting movement. In the bottom left corner, there is a small sketch of the horse with dimensions. The horse's expression and posture suggest it is intended for decorative purposes. The drawing is likely a design or study for a crafted piece.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4139 × 3060 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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