Hitching Post

1935/1942

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a figure dressed as a jockey. The subject wears a green jacket with gold buttons, white breeches with red accents, black boots, and a red cap. It stands upright with one hand on its hip and the other arm extended forward, holding a circular object. The sculpture is made of a metal-like material, with a bronze tone for the skin and detailed multicolored attire. It stands on a square base with ornate detailing, capturing the essence of a traditional jockey from past eras.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17699


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: R.W.R. TAYLOR.

Wikidata ID

Q64629261

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