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Bit with Curb

Frank C. Barks

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a metal and wood structure that resembles a decorative bridle or harness. It consists of two large vertical metal pieces with intricate design details, two loops on top, and a row of wooden cylindrical beads. The color palette is predominantly brown tones from the wood and metallic sheen of the metal. Positioned centrally against a plain, light background, the object's details are highlighted.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3441 × 4426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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