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Carousel Horse

John W. Kelleher

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a carousel horse. The image depicts a carousel horse with a white body, a decorative saddle and bridle. The horse has an orange mane and tail, perked ears, mounted on a black pole. The horse is against a plain background. The saddle is red and orange with blue borders; the bridle is blue with red accents. The style is folk art, reflecting the whimsical characteristics associated with carousel designs.

Artwork Details

Date
1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4545 × 3038 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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