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Trotter and Gig Iron Toy

George File

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a horse pulling a chariot. It depicts a single dark-colored horse in motion, harnessed to an ornate and large-wheeled chariot. The chariot is elegantly designed with a detailed texture on its surface. There is an occupant in the chariot holding the reins. This is in the style of traditional Indian miniature painting, with emphasis on capturing motion and detailed decoration. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3454 × 4597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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