Galloping Horse Weather Vane

Chris Makrenos

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wooden horse figure. The painting depicts a traditional carousel horse in a leaping position against a plain background. The horse is crafted with a smooth, polished wooden texture, shown to be a classic carousel figure by the pole attached to its underside. The artist has captured the elegant lines and curves of the horse, emphasizing its muscular form and dynamic motion. The horse’s body shows some areas of paint wear, suggesting a sense of age or history, adding character to the piece.