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Bar Lock and Keys

Alexander Anderson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large metallic lock plate with two large, old-fashioned keys. The color palette consists mostly of muted browns and grays. The lock plate lies flat with one key standing upright inserted into the lock while the other key rests next to it atop the plate, angled slightly downward to the left. The background is a simple, light beige, emphasizing the lock and keys in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Date
1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4212 × 3287 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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