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Shaker Door Latch

Elbert S. Mowery

National Gallery of Art

The image includes two dark metal objects: a latch and a decorative hinge. The latch consists of a horizontal bar with a curved handle below it on the left side. The decorative hinge on the right has teardrop-shaped ends connected by a central elongated shape. The color palette is predominantly dark tones against a light cream-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4000 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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