Spur

1935/1942

Eldon Allen

Associated Names
Eldon Allen

Artist, American, 1920 - 1998

The image shows an ornate, intricately designed object that appears to be a decorative artifact. It resembles a handle or part of a larger structure. The color palette mainly consists of earthy tones, including browns with accents of light blue and white patterns. The object is centrally positioned in the image. Its design elements are symmetrically distributed from left to right, with the left side featuring a gear-like pattern and the right side forming a stylized animal head. The background is a plain, neutral tone which makes the object stand out prominently.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.5 x 35.8 cm (10 13/16 x 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14689


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Eldon Allen

Wikidata ID

Q64558127

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