Name/Title
Dala HorseEntry/Object ID
2025.2.2Description
Painted Dala Horse with Yellow Saddle and Green and Red detailingUse
Display and CollectionContext
John Gudmans was a handicraft producer located in the small village of Rättvik in the Dalarna region. He was commissioned to create a local village Dala Horse. He then continued to create several minimalist models of Dala Horses, including the Leksand, Sjurberg, and Siljan horse throughout the 1940s and 1950s. He mentored several other artists, including Kaj Hansson. He and his sons continue to make Dala Horses and sell mostly in Sweden, and occasionally in America.Acquisition
Accession
2025.2Source or Donor
Karen BieschkeAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John GudmundsRole
ArtistTime Period
20th CenturyPlace
Neighborhood
Rättvik, SjurbergCounty
DalarnaCountry
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
County
DalarnaCountry
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Woodwork, Decorations, Festive, Decorations, Home decorationSearch Terms
Folk art, Dala HorseDimensions
Height
7 inWidth
1-3/4 inLength
4-1/2 in