Spur c. 1940

robertwrtaylor

drawing

pencil drawn

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

green and blue tone

pencil sketch

pencil drawing

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

remaining negative space

watercolor

"Spur" is a watercolor painting by Robert W.R. Taylor, created around 1940. The artwork depicts a detailed view of a silver spur, highlighting its ornate design and craftsmanship. Taylor, known for his meticulous depictions of Western artifacts, captures the intricate details of the spur's band and its six-pronged rowel with precision. The artwork exemplifies the artistic fascination with Western Americana and the significance of spurs as symbols of the cowboy culture.