Bit

c. 1939

Edward Jewett

Associated Names
Edward Jewett

Artist, American, 1868 - 1955

The image shows a detailed illustration of a metallic horse bit. It is the largest object in the image, featuring an intricate design with engraved patterns, chains, and hooks. The color palette includes metallic gray, brown, and wood-toned hues. Positioned in the center of the page, the horse bit is depicted prominently and oriented vertically.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 26.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14641

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: EDWARD T. JEWETT

Wikidata ID

Q64557271

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