Hitching Post

1935/1942

David P Willoughby

Associated Names
David P Willoughby

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture shows a young boy standing on a rectangular pedestal. He is holding a small ring in his right hand and has curly hair. The boy is dressed in a brightly colored outfit consisting of an orange-yellow tunic and green pants reaching his ankles. The sculpture depicts the boy with a dark, glossy complexion, contrasting with the vibrant colors of his clothing. The details in his facial features, hair, and clothing suggest careful craftsmanship typical of sculpted works. The sculpture is presented in a realistic style, with attention to anatomical proportions and clothing textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17001


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 89, pl. 280.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: David P. Willoughby

Wikidata ID

Q64540859

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