Hobby Goat

c. 1939

Henrietta S. Hukill

Associated Names
Henrietta S. Hukill

Artist, American, 1902 - 1951

The image depicts a wooden sculpture of a goat with a saddle. The goat has grand, curved horns and a harness adorned with a colorful pattern. The color palette consists of earth tones like browns and tans, with vibrant greens and yellows on the harness and saddle. The goat is positioned in a rearing pose, with its legs set in motion. The sculpture is centered, with the saddle and decorative elements drawing attention to its craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.9 x 33.5 cm (18 7/8 x 13 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 28" long; 26" high; 6 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16437

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 147, no. 290.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 611, no. 2175.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Henrietta S. Hukill Del - 526

Wikidata ID

Q64573703

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