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Hitching Post

Robert W.R. Taylor

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a jockey, depicted as a male figure wearing an outfit that consists of a green jacket, yellow hat, cream-colored pants, red knee patches, and black boots. The figure is holding up a metal ring in its right hand. The sculpture stands on an ornate rectangular base. The combination of painted colors such as green, cream, and red highlights the clothing details, while the facial features and hands are in a darker tone, suggesting a bronze or similar metal material for the skin. The sculpture is presented in a life-like manner, standing upright and engaging the viewer with a dignified pose.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3459 × 5082 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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