Hooked Rug with Horse

1935/1942

Joseph Glover

Associated Names
Joseph Glover

Artist, American, c. 1906 - 1995

This is a drawing of a horse. The image features a brown horse standing on a patch of ground, set against a background that includes a simple fence and an expanse of color suggesting earth or grass. The horse is centered within a rectangular frame made to appear as a rug, further enhanced with a border of red and black. The scene conveys a rustic and peaceful rural atmosphere. The image is a preliminary sketch for a hooked rug design, with annotations indicating the artist and location, as well as approval details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.7 x 35.6 cm (12 1/2 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26" long; 36" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.241

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: J. GLOVER / Preliminary (Material) Sketch / For Approval of Subject. ; lower right in graphite: Westchester County / Hooked Rag Rug / SIZE 26" x 36" / Scale app. 1/3

Wikidata ID

Q64591149

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