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Hitching Post

c. 1936

Bertha Semple

Associated Names

Bertha Semple

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The sculpture shows a male figure standing on a surface, with one hand extended forward and the other hand behind his back. The figure is dressed in a red jacket with a green collar and green pants and wears a cap. The sculpture is painted in bright colors with darker shades for the face and shoes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.7 x 24.3 cm (13 11/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11476

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537397

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