This is a painting of a stylized wooden horse figure. The horse is displayed in profile with legs positioned in a trotting manner. Its body and head are crafted with a simplistic wooden form, with visible wood grain patterns and traces of painted details, some of which appear aged or worn. The horse's tail is represented with fine, naturalistic hair-like details extending from the rear. The depiction is minimalistic yet expressive, focusing on form and texture over realistic detail. This is in the style of folk or Americana art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1940
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 4714 × 3307 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original