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Toy Hook and Ladder, with Two Horses

Mina Lowry

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a horse-drawn fire wagon. It shows a side profile of a traditional fire wagon being pulled by two white horses. The wagon is open, with large spoked wheels and a ladder on top. A figure in historical fireman attire is seated at the front. A red bucket hangs below the wagon. The background is plain. The illustration style is clean and functional, resembling American folk art.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4350 × 3438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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