Decorative Horse's Head

c. 1938

Albert Ryder

Associated Names
Albert Ryder

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The sculpture depicts the head of a horse with its mouth open. The mane of the horse is intricately detailed, flowing backward with curls and waves. The sculpture is primarily one color and the details are finely carved, highlighting the horse’s expressive eyes, flaring nostrils, and pronounced musculature. From our perspective, the sculpture appears as a high relief, emerging robustly from the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 22.5 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: appro. 3'

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8251

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64533962

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