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Latch from Mission

Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate metal tool. The painting depicts a rustic, metallic-looking instrument with two distinct hooked ends at each end of the horizontal piece, joined with a vertical rod at a connecting point in the middle. The horizontal part has decorative patterns etched into it, suggesting possible decorative or cultural significance. The vertical rod is more simplistic, with subtle details. The background is a plain, neutral tone, focusing attention on the intricacies of the metal tool. This style is intricate and detailed, similar to historical artifact illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4524 × 3198 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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