Horse's Head

1935/1942

Donald Donovan

Associated Names
Donald Donovan

Artist, American, c. 1905 - 1944

The sculpture shows the head of a horse with detailed features such as ears, nostrils, mane, and bridle. It is made from a material resembling bronze, giving it a dark, metallic sheen. The bridle has a patterned strap extending across the face. The sculpture portrays a realistic representation of a horse's head with attention to proportions and features. It stands as a standalone piece against a neutral background, emphasizing its craftsmanship and design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.6 x 32.9 cm (11 1/4 x 12 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17162

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 614, no., 2185.

Wikidata ID

Q64541190

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