Carousel Horse

c. 1938

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wooden horse. The image shows a detailed wooden horse with one front leg raised. The horse is adorned with a colorful drapery featuring a diamond pattern in red, green, and yellow, as well as a saddle and stirrups. The horse's mane and tail are depicted in black. Its form is slightly angled, suggesting movement. In the bottom left corner, there is a small sketch of the horse with dimensions. The horse's expression and posture suggest it is intended for decorative purposes. The drawing is likely a design or study for a crafted piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.5 x 29.2 cm (8 7/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 44 1/2" high; 39" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9135

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Del-259-1 ERNEST A. TOWERS JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559702

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