Horse Group No. 19
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lithograph
Dimensions
Image: 336 x 247 mm Sheet: 336 x 247 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.3654
Art Historical Context
Arthur George Murphy created *Horse Group No. 19* in 1938 as a lithograph, a printmaking prized for its ability to capture subtle tonal variations and fluid lines. The work’s square format and modest size make it an intimate example of American printmaking from the late 1930s, a period when lithography gained favor among artists seeking to reach broader audiences through affordable editions. The title suggests Murphy produced a series exploring equine subjects, allowing viewers to study the animals’ forms and groupings in detail. As part of the National Gallery of Art’s Reba and Dave Williams...