DepartmentEurope
Horse and Carriage Figure
NameDecorative Figure Group
Artist or maker
Feliks Czajkowski
(1905 - 1978)
CulturePolish
Dateca. 1965
Place madeKRAKOW, KRAKOW, POLAND, Europe
MediumWood, paint, fiber
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/8 x 7 3/16 x 19 5/16 in. (28.3 x 18.3 x 49 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1980.56.711V
Object numberA.1980.56.711V
DescriptionThe piece consists of six parts that are carved, sawn, nailed, pegged, and painted. It depicts a four-wheeled, horse-drawn cart with five passengers. The horses are painted white with black harnesses, and the cart is dark red. The passengers' dresses feature multicolors and gold detailing. The entire piece is mounted on a base, and a signed label is located on the bottom.
