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Hitching Post

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a jockey standing poised. The jockey's left hand is on his hip and his right hand raised. The jockey is adorned in a blue jacket with gold buttons, yellow riding pants, black riding boots and gloves, and a matching cap with brown and blue tones. The sculpture captures a lifelike posture and expression, highlighted by the detailed representation of the jockey's attire. The figure is mounted on a plain, dark pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3247 × 4746 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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