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Iron Door Handle

Bertha Semple

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a metal door plate. It features a central metallic object with an intricate design in warm brown and copper hues. The object has circular elements at the corners and an elongated decorative motif in the center. It is set against an off-white background, emphasizing its design. In the upper left corner, there is a line drawing detail possibly related to the main object. The name "Romeo Marzie" is inscribed below the metal object.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3371 × 4360 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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