Carousel Horse

1935/1942

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

This is a drawing of a carousel horse. The image shows a detailed and realistic representation of a carousel horse in a leaping pose. The horse is adorned in classic carousel fashion with a green saddle and harness. The body is dark with white legs and various patches. The mane flows elegantly backward. The face of the horse features an open mouth with a ring bit. Overall, the drawing reflects the charm of amusement park rides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.2 x 52 cm (20 3/16 x 20 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 46 1/2" long; 44 5/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7731

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 609, no. 2170.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Mina Lowry

Wikidata ID

Q64617753

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