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Knocker

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a metal doorknocker titled "Knocker" by an unknown artist. The doorknocker is made of dark metal and has a decorative design. The top features a small sphere on a short stem. Below the sphere is a rectangular plate with the words "ROBERT MOSES" engraved on it. The plate is flanked by two small cylindrical protrusions. The bottom of the doorknocker has a decorative element with three curved prongs, resembling a fleur-de-lis. The prongs are connected to a short stem with a small sphere at the bottom. The background of the image is a plain light-colored wall. The doorknocker is centered in the frame. The photograph is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1775–1800
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
508 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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