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The image shows a detailed illustration of a metallic horse bit. It is the largest object in the image, featuring an intricate design with engraved patterns, chains, and hooks. The color palette includes metallic gray, brown, and wood-toned hues. Positioned in the center of the page, the horse bit is depicted prominently and oriented vertically.
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The image shows a detailed illustration of a metallic horse bit. It is the largest object in the image, featuring an intricate design with engraved patterns, chains, and hooks. The color palette includes metallic gray, brown, and wood-toned hues. Positioned in the center of the page, the horse bit is depicted prominently and oriented vertically.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bit

Edward Jewett

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.8 x 26.7 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.14641
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Carpinteria
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: EDWARD T. JEWETT

NGA object ID 26732. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.