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Spur

c. 1936

William Hoffman

Associated Names

William Hoffman

Artist, American, born Poland, 1883 - unknown

The image shows a metallic object that looks like a decorative spur with intricate detailing, including a large star-shaped piece with spikes and curved adornments. The color palette consists of metallic gray, with highlights of greenish tones and ivory accents. The object is placed on a blank, off-white background, centered and slightly tilted to the right in the middle of the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.6 x 35.5 cm (9 11/16 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14694

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64637427

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