Galloping Horse Weather Vane

c. 1937

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a wooden horse figure. The painting depicts a traditional carousel horse in a leaping position against a plain background. The horse is crafted with a smooth, polished wooden texture, shown to be a classic carousel figure by the pole attached to its underside. The artist has captured the elegant lines and curves of the horse, emphasizing its muscular form and dynamic motion. The horse’s body shows some areas of paint wear, suggesting a sense of age or history, adding character to the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.8 x 50.6 cm (12 15/16 x 19 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 32" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16222

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHRIST MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539896

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