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Corn Husk Doll on Horse

1935/1942

Wilbur M Rice

Associated Names

Wilbur M Rice

Artist, American, 1909 - 1974

The image depicts an abstract representation of a horse and rider created using curved and rounded shapes that intertwine and form braided patterns. The rider, wearing a long garment and pointed hat, sits atop the horse, which is also composed of similar braided forms.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.6 cm (9 x 12 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17519

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Wilbur M. Rice.

Wikidata ID

Q64635356

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