The Last of the Wild Horses

1937

Frank Mechau

Associated Names
Frank Mechau

Artist, American, 1904 - 1946

The image shows a top-down view of a corral filled with numerous energetic horses. The horses exhibit various dynamic poses and are depicted with deliberate brushstrokes to emphasize their motion. In the distance, there is an open area leading to a town with subtle outlines of buildings and trees. A mountain range dominates the background, depicted with intricate strokes to highlight its rugged forms and play of light and shadow. The scene is presented in a monochromatic palette of grays and blacks.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76555494

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