Cinch for Saddle

c. 1936

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names
Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image shows a detailed drawing of a woven decorative belt or strap with two round metal rings, one at each end. The central portion of the strap has intricate patterns and colors in shades of brown, gray, and off-white, with some textured detailing. The color palette is earthy and muted, with brown leather-like textures at the ends and lighter tones in the central woven area. The object is centrally positioned in the image, running vertically from the top to the bottom, with the two metal rings at the top and bottom edges as focal points.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 24.5 cm (14 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 33 1/2" long; 10" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14572


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: C. Christoffels.

Wikidata ID

Q64540518

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