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Toy Horse

1935/1942

Selma Sandler

Associated Names

Selma Sandler

Artist, American, 1917 - 2005

The image shows a wooden horse as the largest object against a plain background. The color palette includes earthy tones of brown and beige on the horse, accented by deep red and black hues on its saddle and mane. Positioned centrally, the horse faces left, with its head slightly turned and legs evenly spaced.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.5 x 40.8 cm (14 3/8 x 16 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11 1/4" long; 12 1/4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.15589

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S. Sandler

Wikidata ID

Q64630718

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