Merry-Go-Round

1931

Ross Eugene Braught

Associated Names
Ross Eugene Braught

Artist, American, 1898 - 1983

This is a drawing of a carousel scene. The drawing depicts an interior view of a carousel under a large, tent-like canopy. The horses on the carousel are crafted in a dynamic fashion, with some appearing almost surreal and exaggerated in shape. Their expressions are animated, adding a layer of action to the scene. The central portion of the carousel is brightly lit, casting shadows that depict movement. The canopy above is textured, and there is a contrast between the bright center and the darker, shaded portions of the tent. Various details suggest a lively scene, such as additional carousel animals visible at the periphery and what appears to be a crowd gathered around observing.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, Merry Go Round (9); lower center, Ed. of 15 numbered prints; lower right, Ross Braught 1931

Wikidata ID

Q76442920

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