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Door Knocker

Edgar L. Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large, oval-shaped object with a decorative design in the center, encased in a teal or green border that resembles a frame or handle. The interior of the oval has a relief pattern similar to a flower or sunburst, rendered in a grayscale tone. The overall color palette consists of muted beige for the background, green for the outer border of the object, and gray for the relief design. Positioned centrally on the canvas, the object is oriented vertically, with the top and bottom of the oval aligning with the top and bottom edges of the described frame. The object fills the central area without touching the edges of the canvas.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3267 × 3947 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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