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Padlock and Key

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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