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Latch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Latch", a piece by the artist Claes Odenmark. This black and white photograph displays a latch, with a long vertical handle and an ornate top and bottom. The top features a decorative piece with cut-outs and a pointed center, while the bottom has a teardrop shape with three curved protrusions. The latch appears to be made of metal and has a dark color with visible signs of wear and tear. The background is a plain white surface with some shadows around the latch.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Wrought iron
Dimensions
436 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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