Who created "Calash and Horses"?

Calash and Horses was created by John Hall in c. 1940.

When was "Calash and Horses" created?

This artwork was created c. 1940.

What medium is "Calash and Horses"?

Calash and Horses is watercolor and graphite on paper.

Is "Calash and Horses" in the public domain?

Yes, Calash and Horses is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Calash and Horses

John Hall

c. 1940

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 30.7 x 40.7 cm (12 1/16 x 16 in.) Original IAD Object: 15 1/4" long

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.15912

Art Historical Context

"Calash and Horses" is a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering by John Hall, created around 1940. This delicate work on paper, measuring 30.7 40.7 cm, depicts a classic calash—a lightweight, elegant carriage with a folding hood, popular in 18th- and early 19th-century America leisurely drives. Hall's precise graphite underdrawing brings out the intricate wooden spokes, leather upholstery, and harness details, while vibrant watercolors add life to the horses' coats and the vehicle's polished surfaces. As part of the Index of American Design (IAD), a WPA Federal Art Project from 1935–19...

Calash and Horses

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