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Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box

Herman Bader

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornamental wrought iron hinge. The illustration shows a hinge with a symmetric pair of curved horns ending in gear-like circles, mounted on a metal strip with decorative rivets. Above this drawing is a smaller technical sketch displaying a side view and sectional view of the hinge. The style is precise and reminiscent of architectural or mechanical drafting, indicating attention to both artistic and functional details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3436 × 4525 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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