Carousel Rabbit

c. 1939

Robert Pohle

Associated Names
Robert Pohle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large wooden or carved rabbit with a saddle on its back, resembling a rideable figure. The rabbit is presented in a profile view, appearing sturdy and detailed with textured fur and elongated ears. The color palette consists mainly of warm browns for the rabbit's body, accented by a saddle in deep brown, green, and gold tones. Positioned centrally on the canvas, the rabbit is facing to the right, and its back is adorned with the colorful saddle, which features green and gold detailing draped across its side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 38.2 cm (15 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 48" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16748

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1971, p. 605, no. 2164.

1974

  • Bishop, Robert. American Folk Sculpture. New York, 1974: 229, no. 427.

Wikidata ID

Q64629059

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