Spur

c. 1938

Verna Tallman

Associated Names
Verna Tallman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ornate spur with intricate metalwork and a floral design on a round disk. The color palette includes earthy tones like browns and rust, with silver and subtle hints of gold. The spur is centered in the image, with the rowel extending to the right and chains hanging beneath it. The object is set against a plain, light-colored background with distress marks and flecks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.1 x 32.8 cm (9 7/8 x 12 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14690

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: VERNA TALLMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64633563

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