Trotter and Gig Iron Toy

c. 1939

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

This is a painting of a horse pulling a chariot. It depicts a single dark-colored horse in motion, harnessed to an ornate and large-wheeled chariot. The chariot is elegantly designed with a detailed texture on its surface. There is an occupant in the chariot holding the reins. This is in the style of traditional Indian miniature painting, with emphasis on capturing motion and detailed decoration. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.4 x 30.4 cm (15 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" high; 4 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15753

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo. J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571411

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