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Hitching Post

c. 1937

Milton Grubstein

Associated Names

Milton Grubstein

Artist, American, born 1918

The sculpture features a tall, slender column topped with a stylized representation of a human hand clenched into a fist. The column has linear and geometric patterns, suggesting a structured appearance. The sculpture is in shades of gray, resembling metal or stone with a dark patina finish. The base is wider, grounding the piece. The sculpture stands as a vertical and imposing structure against a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.7 x 22.2 cm (11 5/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11496

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Milton Grubstein

Wikidata ID

Q64615177

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