Spur
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28.1 x 23 cm (11 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.17326
Art Historical Context
Hazel Sheckler's *Spur* (1935/1942) is a meticulous rendering of an American folk craft object, capturing the intricate details of a traditional spur in watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper Measuring 28.1 x 23 cm, this delicate work showcases Sheckler's skill in blending vibrant washes of watercolor for texture and depth with precise graphite and ink lines for sharp definition, evoking the metallic gleam and ornamental flair of equestrian gear rooted in American Western or frontier traditions. Created as part of the Index of American Design—a landmark WPA Federal Art Project from 19...