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Spur

c. 1938

William McAuley

Associated Names

William McAuley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an illustration of a spur with a rowel and decorative elements on the bands. The color palette includes shades of brown, gray, and metallic accents. The spur is centrally positioned against a light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/4" long
Accession Number

1943.8.14712

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: McAuley

Wikidata ID

Q64638598

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