Roller Bit

c. 1936

J. Henry Marley

Associated Names
J. Henry Marley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of a horse bit with intricate metalwork. The color palette is primarily neutral with shades of gray and an off-white background. The bit is positioned centrally in the image, with the shank extending to the right and the curved part with the jointed mouthpiece on the left. The detailed line work stands out against the plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and wash on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 25.4 cm (14 9/16 x 10 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" high; 6" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14827

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64579111

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