Bit with Curb

c. 1940

Frank C. Barks

Associated Names
Frank C. Barks

Artist, American, 1873 - 1954

The image shows a metal and wood structure that resembles a decorative bridle or harness. It consists of two large vertical metal pieces with intricate design details, two loops on top, and a row of wooden cylindrical beads. The color palette is predominantly brown tones from the wood and metallic sheen of the metal. Positioned centrally against a plain, light background, the object's details are highlighted.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22" long; 6" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14628

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANK C. BARKS

Wikidata ID

Q64569825

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