Hitching Post

c. 1937

Alf Bruseth

Associated Names
Alf Bruseth

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a young boy standing upright with one arm bent and hand clenched into a fist, while the other arm hangs by his side, holding an object. He is dressed in a shirt that is open at the front, revealing his torso, and pants that appear to be held up by suspenders. The sculpture is primarily a dark color with a noticeable brown hue, particularly evident on the shirt. It appears to be made from a material that gives it a somewhat polished and smooth texture. The figure is positioned on a square base that provides stability. The sculpture's life-sized proportions and detailed features make it resemble a realistic human figure in terms of size and form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.1 x 24.3 cm (13 13/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11482


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: ALF BRUSETH

Wikidata ID

Q64534209

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