Hitching Post

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The sculpture depicts a jockey standing poised. The jockey's left hand is on his hip and his right hand raised. The jockey is adorned in a blue jacket with gold buttons, yellow riding pants, black riding boots and gloves, and a matching cap with brown and blue tones. The sculpture captures a lifelike posture and expression, highlighted by the detailed representation of the jockey's attire. The figure is mounted on a plain, dark pedestal.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 30.5 cm (17 1/16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16554

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 71, no. 137.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 90, pl. 281.

Wikidata ID

Q64535219

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