Scratchin' High

c. 1919

Edward Borein

Associated Names
Edward Borein

Artist, American, 1872 - 1945

This is a drawing of a bucking horse. The drawing captures the dynamic movement of a horse mid-buck. The horse's body is contorted with legs thrusting upwards and a mane flying. The lines and cross-hatching illustrate the horse's musculature. A rider maintains balance with arms flung upwards. Dust appears to kick up around the horse's hooves. The etching highlights the interaction between the rider and the horse.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.1 × 11.8 cm (7 15/16 × 4 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 24 × 14.9 cm (9 7/16 × 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2091

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Galvin 1971, no. 69

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1971

  • Galvin, John. The Etchings of Edward Borein: A Catalogue of His Work. San Francisco: John Howel, 1971.

Inscriptions

"Edward Borein" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. Verso: none.

Markings

[illeg. stamp] (probably LJR Rosenwald collector's stamp) verso, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64955702

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