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Carousel Horse

Samuel Fineman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a painted carousel horse with a white body covered in brown spots. The horse has a detailed saddle with shades of green and yellow featuring floral motifs. The color scheme is primarily earthy with blue and red accents on the bridle and hooves. The horse is positioned in the center facing left, with one front leg raised and its tail swaying. In the upper right corner, there is a small line drawing of the carousel horse. The image is set on a beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4391 × 3302 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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