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Spur

1935/1942

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names

Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an illustration of a spur with a star-shaped rowel attached to a yellow-gold band decorated with ornate elements. Warm yellows, golds, and hints of gray are used in the design. The spur is centered on a plain white background with the star end pointing left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.7 x 34.5 cm (9 5/16 x 13 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17779

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571795

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