Cast Iron Hitching Post

c. 1936

Eugene Croe

Associated Names
Eugene Croe

Artist, American, c. 1875 - 1953

The sculpture depicts a young boy standing barefoot on a simple square pedestal. He is dressed in a white, loose-fitting shirt that is slightly open at the chest with a red suspender draping over his shoulder, contrasting with his dark skin. His pants are bright blue and are rolled up to his calves. The boy is portrayed in a casual pose, with one hand lifted as if gesturing or holding a small object. The material of the sculpture resembles smooth stone or a similar substance, conveying textural detail in the rendering of the boy's clothing and hair. The signature of Eugène Croe is visible on the bottom right corner of the pedestal. The sculpture is life-sized, presenting the boy as if he's interacting with the viewer's space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.3 x 24.5 cm (13 1/2 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11534


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower rght in watercolor: Eugene Croe

Wikidata ID

Q64560381

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