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Bridle

c. 1937

Gordena Jackson

Associated Names

Gordena Jackson

Artist, American, 1900 - 1993

The image displays a detailed horse bridle with a bit attached below it. Earthy tones of brown are complemented by pops of pink, blue, and white. The bridle is centered vertically, with the reins extending to the left and the metallic bit positioned towards the bottom right, connected to metal chains below.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14643

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gordena Jackson

Wikidata ID

Q64572605

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