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Hitching Post

Frank Eiseman

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a male figure dressed in a red jacket, cap, and bowtie, blue pants and black shoes. It is made from a material that resembles painted metal or heavy cast iron, as suggested by the solid appearance and glossy finish of the paint. The figure stands on a dark, rectangular base. The man is shown in a dynamic pose, with one hand behind his back and the other extended forward holding a ring. The sculpture is positioned to suggest a life-size or slightly smaller representation relative to humans.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3470 × 4223 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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