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Hitching Post

Alf Bruseth

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a young boy standing upright with one arm bent and hand clenched into a fist, while the other arm hangs by his side, holding an object. He is dressed in a shirt that is open at the front, revealing his torso, and pants that appear to be held up by suspenders. The sculpture is primarily a dark color with a noticeable brown hue, particularly evident on the shirt. It appears to be made from a material that gives it a somewhat polished and smooth texture. The figure is positioned on a square base that provides stability. The sculpture's life-sized proportions and detailed features make it resemble a realistic human figure in terms of size and form.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper
Dimensions
3434 × 5057 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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