Carousel Horse c. 1939

"Carousel Horse" is a c. 1939 drawing by American artist Henry Murphy (1855-1995). Depicting a single carousel horse, the artwork captures the essence of this classic fairground attraction. Rendered in meticulous detail, the horse is depicted in profile, its musculature and features meticulously crafted. Murphy's subtle use of light and shadow emphasizes the horse's form, lending it a sense of realism. This drawing, though a study in itself, likely served as a preliminary sketch for a larger work.