Spur

c. 1940

Rose Campbell-Gerke

Associated Names
Rose Campbell-Gerke

Artist, American, 1879-1964

The image displays a single ornate spur, the largest object in the image, centered on a beige background. The spur is primarily golden with intricate engravings and black elements, including the rowel. The text "MEXICAN SPUR 17TH CENTURY" is located slightly below the spur, off-center to the left. The color palette consists of light beige, golden brown, and black against the plain background. The spur is centrally positioned in the frame, with no other objects around it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" long; 1 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14598

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: ROSE CAMPBELL-GERKE

Wikidata ID

Q64629920

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