Hitching Post

1935/1942

Michael Riccitelli

Associated Names
Michael Riccitelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts the head and neck of a horse. The head is finely detailed, showcasing the horse's expressive eyes, pointed ears, and mane that flows along the back of the neck. The color of the sculpture appears to be a dark shade and it is made of a material that gives it a smooth and polished look. The horse head is mounted on a circular base, which features ornamental elements resembling leaves. The sculpture captures the horse in a proud, regal posture, as it seems to look forward with its head slightly turned to the side. The overall appearance of the sculpture gives it the resemblance of a regal object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.8 x 36.2 cm (19 3/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11446


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Riccitelli

Wikidata ID

Q64614640

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