Hooked Rug 1857 - 1860

"Hooked Rug" is a work of folk art by American artist Lucy Trask Barnard, created between 1857 and 1860. The rug depicts a rural scene with a horse standing in a field, a small house in the background, and trees and flowers in the foreground. This detailed and colorful work is a testament to the skills and artistic sensibility of American women in the 19th century, who often created decorative textiles for their homes. The rug is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.