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Door Knocker

c. 1939

Joseph Stonefield

Associated Names

Joseph Stonefield

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a decorative element resembling a door knocker. It has a circular ring with floral motifs on its surface and a smaller floral pattern in the center. The sculpture is made of stone with a grey hue resembling typical stone carvings. It features an arched top tapering downwards and is textured with carved floral designs. The piece is ornate and detailed and might be a historical or architectural element mounted on a door or similar surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" long; 5 1/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.7953

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Joseph Stonefield

Wikidata ID

Q64591382

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