19TH-CENTURY AMERICAN CALLIGRAPHY DRAWING OF HORSES
This 19th-century American calligraphic drawing transforms two horses into flowing compositions of looping pen strokes, reflecting the influence of Spencerian penmanship, the ornamental script style widely taught in American schools during the late 19th century. Executed in ink on paper, works like this emerged from a folk art tradition in which penmen adapted cursive flourishes into elaborate animal forms, particularly horses and birds. Related Spencerian horse drawings have appeared in collections and exhibitions at institutions including the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum and Sotheby’s.
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Material: Paper, Ink, Wood Frame
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Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions: 20.25 in x 25.25 in
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This 19th-century American calligraphic drawing transforms two horses into flowing compositions of looping pen strokes, reflecting the influence of Spencerian penmanship, the ornamental script style widely taught in American schools during the late 19th century. Executed in ink on paper, works like this emerged from a folk art tradition in which penmen adapted cursive flourishes into elaborate animal forms, particularly horses and birds. Related Spencerian horse drawings have appeared in collections and exhibitions at institutions including the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum and Sotheby’s.
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Material: Paper, Ink, Wood Frame
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Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions: 20.25 in x 25.25 in
SAVED New York presents a curated collection of Vintage & Contemporary Art, including painting, works on paper, prints, textile, and sculpture. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality. Vintage works may exhibit natural aging, minor imperfections, or wear consistent with their period and history.
Professional shipping for larger pieces is arranged through trusted partners and billed separately. For additional information please contact info@saved-ny.com or visit our Studio & Showroom to view select pieces.