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Lock, Key, Hinge

Charles Bowman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, rectangular black metal lock at the bottom, a slender metal hinge at the top, and a vintage metal key between the two. The color palette consists mostly of dark tones, predominantly black and gray, with a hint of gold on the lock's handle. The lock sits centrally at the bottom of the image, the hinge is positioned horizontally at the top, and the key is placed horizontally in the middle, all on a plain, light-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3372 × 3616 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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