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Saddle

c. 1937

Ranka S. Woods

Associated Names

Ranka S. Woods

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ornately decorated saddle with floral and geometric patterns in natural hues such as tan and brown, with accents of muted turquoise blue and white. Positioned centrally, the saddle displays its right side with intricate designs, a stirrup on the left side, and a circular embellishment towards the top right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.4 x 25 cm (11 15/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 36" long
Accession Number

1943.8.14568

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 785, no. 2793.

Wikidata ID

Q64619984

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