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Spur

c. 1936

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names

Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A single brown metal stirrup with a rowel spur at the back is in the center of the image. The color palette includes bronze, rusty brown, and hints of silver on the spur. The object is oriented with its circular band open towards the left and the spiked wheel extending to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.8 x 35.3 cm (10 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14670

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571771

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