Bar Latch

Jack Staloff

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an antique door latch mechanism. The artwork shows a rectangular metal latch plate with a decorative latch bar featuring intricate curls. The latch mechanism includes a lever that can be rotated to lock or unlock something, with a curved rod to secure it in position. Above the latch is a circular insert that details the movement of the latch handle in a small diagrammatic representation. The drawing utilizes a muted color palette, primarily browns and grays. Each component is meticulously rendered to express its mechanical function and design.