Carousel Horse's Head

c. 1939

Gerard Barnett

Associated Names
Gerard Barnett

Artist, American, 1914 - 1989

The image shows a wooden sculpture of a horse's head. It is detailed with carvings depicting features such as the ears, eyes, mane, and bridle. The color palette is mainly natural wood tones like beige, light brown, and gray, with rusty brown accents on the bridle and ears. The sculpture is positioned against a plain, muted background. The horse's head is slightly turned to the left of the viewer, highlighting the texture and craftsmanship of the wood.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.4 x 48.5 cm (17 1/16 x 19 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" long; 14" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16893

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 61, fig. 20.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 615, no. 2190.

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: GERARD BARNETT / K.C. Mo.

Wikidata ID

Q64571809

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