Horse

c. 1939

Selma Sandler

Associated Names
Selma Sandler

Artist, American, 1917 - 2005

This is a painting of a stylized horse. The image shows a horse with a meticulously dotted, dark coat against a plain background. The horse has a mane swept to one side and a tail drawn with fine lines. The proportions and pose of the horse are simplified, emphasizing an artistic interpretation rather than realism. The signature of Selma Sandler is visible in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 x 40.4 cm (13 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" high; 9" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15599


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SELMA SANDLER

Wikidata ID

Q64630720

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