Merry-Go-Round

1931

Howard Cook

Associated Names
Howard Cook

Artist, American, 1901 - 1980

The image shows a carousel from a slightly elevated angle with its figures and children riding them. There is no visible horizon, focusing on the carousel and immediate surroundings. The style appears to be fine brushstrokes or etching techniques, giving a detailed and textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic with black, white, and gray. In the foreground, there is a small dog. Children ride whimsical animals such as swans, horses, and a small car on the carousel. Surrounding the carousel are people walking, trees, and buildings against the sky in the background.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1984

  • Duffy, Betty and Douglas. The Graphic Work of Howard Cook: A Catalogue Raisonné. Maryland: Bethesda Art Gallery, 1984, p. 118, no. 159.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Howard Cook imp. 1931

Wikidata ID

Q76548218

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