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Lock

Samuel W. Ford

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, detailed lock mechanism at the center. The lock is made of metallic-looking textures with intricate components in earthy and steely tones. The color palette includes variations of gray, brown, and hints of metallic yellow on the left side. The lock is placed on a plain beige background, with some writing slightly below and to the right of the lock.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
4278 × 3376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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