George Washington on Horseback

c. 1938

Wilbur M Rice

Associated Names
Wilbur M Rice

Artist, American, 1909 - 1974

The sculpture depicts a figure riding a horse, brandishing a sword in the raised hand. The subject appears to be dressed in period clothing. The horse stands on a textured base resembling a natural landscape with carved representations of plants or foliage surrounding it. The sculpture is carved from a material with a warm, brown hue, likely wood, emphasizing its natural, organic appearance. The details of the carving, including the folds in the clothing and the strands of the horse's mane, are well-defined, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship. The work is presented on a plain background, emphasizing its three-dimensional form and detailed design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57 x 45.7 cm (22 7/16 x 18 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16442


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 792, no. 2810.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Wilbur M. Rice

Wikidata ID

Q64635349

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