Hitching Post

c. 1937

Walter Hochstrasser

Associated Names
Walter Hochstrasser

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1901 - 1975

The sculpture depicts a young boy standing on a square platform composed of four distinct blocks. He is holding a slingshot in his right hand and wearing a red garment that hangs over one shoulder. The sculpture is primarily dark gray to black, with a vibrant reddish hue on the garment. The boy's attire consists of loose-fitting rolled-up pants. The material appears smooth and solid, giving the sculpture a polished appearance. The boy's facial features, hair, and musculature are detailed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 65.5 x 45.1 cm (25 13/16 x 17 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11538

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64634092

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