
Padlock and Key
Black and white image of a padlock with a key inserted into it. The padlock is positioned on the left side of the image. The body of the padlock is rectangular with a U-shaped shackle on top. A keyhole is centered on the front. The key is inserted into the keyhole from the right. The key has a long shaft with a cross-shaped head. The background is white with shading around the padlock and key. Title: Padlock and Key. Artist: MC Escher.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century or later
- Medium
- Brass
- Culture
- India
- Dimensions
- 599 × 397 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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