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Carousel Horse (Study)

1938

Elizabeth Moutal

Associated Names

Elizabeth Moutal

Artist, American, 1909 - 2000

This is a drawing of a carousel horse. The image displays a simplified, artistic depiction of a carousel horse in motion. The body of the horse is primarily gray with colorful detailing in red, pink, yellow, blue, and green. The drawing features pencil annotations and notes alongside a palette of colors that align with those used in the drawing. The notes indicate details such as scale and colors.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 25.4 x 35.5 cm (10 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 49" long; 56" high
Accession Number

1943.8.18000

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558839

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