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This is a drawing of a decorative metal lock mechanism. The drawing depicts an intricately designed metal lock with ornate engravings, a circular handle, a floral motif, and geometric patterns. The lock mechanism is detailed on the left side, with a pencil outline sketch of the same lock on the right. The drawing showcases the artistic craftsmanship involved in creating such a functional yet decorative object.
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This is a drawing of a decorative metal lock mechanism. The drawing depicts an intricately designed metal lock with ornate engravings, a circular handle, a floral motif, and geometric patterns. The lock mechanism is detailed on the left side, with a pencil outline sketch of the same lock on the right. The drawing showcases the artistic craftsmanship involved in creating such a functional yet decorative object.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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Eva Fox and Harry Mann Waddell

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.3 x 27.5 cm (13 7/8 x 10 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.14632
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Los Angeles
  • American

NGA object ID 26723. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.