Spur

c. 1939

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names
William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a single, ornately designed spur placed center-forward against a plain background. The color palette includes earthy browns, metallic grays, and muted shades that accentuate the texture and detailing of the spur. The intricately carved brown leather strap loops around and attaches to the metallic spur with a rowel, creating a contrast between the soft leather and the rigid metal. The spur is oriented diagonally with the leather strap extending around it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.7 x 35.7 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8139

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W. KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64638010

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