Toy Rocking Horse

c. 1936

John Fisk

Associated Names
John Fisk

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large wooden rocking horse in muted tones of blue-gray, brown, and red. The rocking horse is centrally positioned, facing left with its head tilted upward and the tail straight back. The eyes, mouth, and base of the horse are detailed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 30.1 cm (9 x 11 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 43" long; 7 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15629


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JOHN FISK.

Wikidata ID

Q64582457

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