Wood Carving of a Horse

Ira Blount · 1982

A horse leaps gracefully in this rectangular relief carving by artist Ira Blount (1918-2020). The natural grain of the wood suggests the animal’s coat, while its color is reminiscent of a bay or chestnut. Blount creates a sense of movement through the horse’s bent front legs, outstretched haunches, and windswept tail.