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Carousel Horse

Dorothy Handy

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a carousel horse. The image shows a gray carousel horse with glossy highlights and shading. The horse has a blue and red saddle with gold bands, and a blue harness with red accents. The horse is mid-gallop, with animated legs. The background is plain to focus on the horse's design. The style is detailed and realistic, reminiscent of carousel art from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4058 × 3147 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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