Carousel Horse 1935 - 1942

This Carousel Horse was made by an anonymous artist, and I bet they used some really fine brushes. The painting has a delicate touch. Look at the careful strokes and colors. There's something so charming about the way the artist has depicted this fantastical creature. It's like they wanted to capture the fleeting joy of childhood. The pale grey of the horse itself, combined with that bright blue mane, and the rich brown tail – it’s a world of make-believe with a touch of reality. I think the artist’s precision evokes the realness of a horse, while the colors and the posture bring the imagination of the fairground to life. It’s kind of playful, but also kind of serious. We, as artists, are always building on each other's ideas, generation after generation.