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Spur

William Kieckhofel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a single, ornately designed spur placed center-forward against a plain background. The color palette includes earthy browns, metallic grays, and muted shades that accentuate the texture and detailing of the spur. The intricately carved brown leather strap loops around and attaches to the metallic spur with a rowel, creating a contrast between the soft leather and the rigid metal. The spur is oriented diagonally with the leather strap extending around it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4669 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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