Carousel Horse

c. 1938

Ernest A. Towers

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a stylized horse with a saddle. The image shows a detailed depiction of a horse adorned with a decorative saddle and harness. In the lower left corner, there is a smaller sketch of the same horse with dimensions annotations. The main horse is illustrated in rich earthy tones with a distinct blue and gold saddle and accents. The style is attributed to Ernest A. Towers Jr. by the signature on the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 29.9 cm (9 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 44" high; 39" long; body: 22 1/2" high; saddle: 15 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9134

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL.259-1 ERNEST A. TOWERS JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559606

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