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Hitching Post

Michael Riccitelli

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts the head and neck of a horse. The head is finely detailed, showcasing the horse's expressive eyes, pointed ears, and mane that flows along the back of the neck. The color of the sculpture appears to be a dark shade and it is made of a material that gives it a smooth and polished look. The horse head is mounted on a circular base, which features ornamental elements resembling leaves. The sculpture captures the horse in a proud, regal posture, as it seems to look forward with its head slightly turned to the side. The overall appearance of the sculpture gives it the resemblance of a regal object.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3309 × 4485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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