Hitching Post

c. 1940

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The sculpture is of a horse's head. It features detailed depiction of its features, including ears pricked forward and a focused gaze. The head is adorned with engraved lines that mimic the texture and flow of the horse's mane and skin. The material of the sculpture appears to be metal, indicated by its gray color and reflections on its surface. The horse's head holds two rings in its mouth. The sculpture is facing slightly to the left, capturing a realistic expression of an attentive horse.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 30.3 cm (15 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17159


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 93, pl. 290.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: MINA LOWERY

Wikidata ID

Q64535264

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