Door Knocker

c. 1940

Julius Bellamy

Associated Names
Julius Bellamy

Artist, American, born Hungary, 1895 - 1962

This is a drawing of an ornate wall bracket or sconce design. The drawing features an intricate, symmetrical design with elaborate scroll-like patterns and curved lines. At the top is a shell or fan-like motif, leading to delicate lines resembling lyre strings that merge into elegant curving elements at the base. The overall shape suggests a classical or baroque style, focusing on decorative aesthetic. The composition is centrally placed on the page, with a signature by Julius Bollman on the lower left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 22.9 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9684


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Julius Bellamy.

Wikidata ID

Q64591708

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