Hobby Horse

1935/1942

Adele Brooks

Associated Names
Adele Brooks

Artist, American, c. 1874 - 1943

The image shows a large wooden horse sculpture against a plain backdrop. The sculpture is made of light-colored wood with visible grain patterns and a simple design, including a mane and tail made of coarse material. The color palette consists mainly of natural wood tones with hints of darker brown in the hair. The horse is centered in the image, facing to the right, with its legs evenly placed beneath its body.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.9 x 50.9 cm (15 11/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: body: 21 1/2" long; head: 9" long; legs: 14" long; 32" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7808

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 139, no. 274.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 630, no. 2245.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Adele Brooks

Wikidata ID

Q64533291

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