Cast Iron Hitching Post

c. 1938

David Ramage

Associated Names
David Ramage

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a statue of a figure standing on a green rectangular base. The figure is adorned in a checkered vest, yellow shirt, red bow tie, purple pants, and a brown hat. The figure has one hand in its pocket and the other arm extended with a clenched fist. The clothing style is reminiscent of early 20th-century fashion. The color scheme includes bold and distinct colors, with a contrast between the dark skin tone of the figure and the bright, patterned clothing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.1 x 38 cm (20 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11532

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: David Ramage

Wikidata ID

Q64540870

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