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Spur

Robert W.R. Taylor

National Gallery of Art

This painting depicts a single metal spur on a plain surface. The spur is intricately engraved with a rowel at one end. The details of the spur, such as textures suggesting aged metal, are rendered with precision. Leather straps are visible, neatly fastened. The background is plain and neutral, highlighting the detailed depiction of the spur. The style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer, known for attention to detail and everyday objects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4491 × 3332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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