Carousel Horse

c. 1938

Samuel Fineman

Associated Names
Samuel Fineman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a painted carousel horse with a white body covered in brown spots. The horse has a detailed saddle with shades of green and yellow featuring floral motifs. The color scheme is primarily earthy with blue and red accents on the bridle and hooves. The horse is positioned in the center facing left, with one front leg raised and its tail swaying. In the upper right corner, there is a small line drawing of the carousel horse. The image is set on a beige background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.2 x 29.5 cm (8 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 44 1/2" high; 39" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9136


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Samuel Fineman - Del. 259-1

Wikidata ID

Q64630316

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