Spur

c. 1941

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

This is a drawing of a mechanical or abstract object featuring a complex design with interlocking parts. The image depicts an object that appears to be constructed of dark metallic components, including two curved limbs joined by a central body, with one end featuring a star-like structure with multiple spokes. The object appears to be floating against an off-white background. The drawing is characterized by its attention to detail and the realistic shading used to create a three-dimensional effect. The simplicity of the background contrasts with the complex form of the object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.9 x 35.7 cm (10 9/16 x 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14666


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540528

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