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Jockey Hitching Post

Elizabeth Fairchild

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a jockey standing on a rectangular pedestal. The figure is dressed in traditional jockey attire, including a yellow cap and a red jacket with yellow sleeves. The jockey's pants are white with visible areas of dirt or wear, and he is wearing black boots. The sculpture is painted, suggesting that it is made of a material that accommodates such finishing. The jockey's posture is upright, with one arm bent at the elbow and the hand raised. The entire sculpture, from pedestal to cap, maintains a realistic portrayal of a jockey in mid-action, focusing on the sporting attire. The colors used are vivid yet demonstrate some signs of distress.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3470 × 5043 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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