This is a painting of a toy horse-drawn fire engine. The painting features a vintage toy consisting of three galloping horses—each painted in vivid colors. The horses are attached to a steam-powered fire engine with bright red wheels. The front of the engine showcases intricate mechanical details and the figure controlling it. The color palette is primarily earthy tones with the use of reds, browns, greens, and silvers, giving a tangible quality to the objects depicted. This is in the style of Charles Demuth, known for his precisionist works.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- 4438 × 3432 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original