Bootjack

c. 1940

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a creature with a long body covered in scale-like patterns, resembling both an insect and an animal with a crocodile-like appearance. It has horn-like structures on its head and four short legs. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily browns and greens. The creature is positioned horizontally in the center of the image against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" long; 4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2006

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R.W.R. Taylor-

Wikidata ID

Q64629202

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