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Doorway

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a door titled "Doorway" by artist unknown. The door is dark-colored, made of wood, and has a rectangular shape with a silver doorknob. The door is divided into two panels, each with six rectangular sections, and the left panel has text curved around the top that reads "OTHER DOOR". The door is set within a white frame with a triangular pediment above it, composed of two triangular sections with decorative trim along the edges. The frame has a flat top and is attached to a light-colored wall. A small plaque is placed on the floor in front of the door. The background is a plain light-colored wall.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Painted pine and composition
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
470 × 624 px
Museum record:
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