Carousel Horse c. 1938

"Carousel Horse" is a watercolor painting by Ernest A. Towers Jr., c. 1938. This detailed design for a carousel horse exemplifies the craftsmanship of American carousel makers. The horse, depicted in a rearing pose, is adorned with a colorful saddle and intricate details that would have been hand-carved and painted on a carousel horse. Towers, known for his work on carousel horses, would have created this design to be used in a carousel, a popular form of amusement during the early 20th century.