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Door Knocker

c. 1936

William L. Antrim

Associated Names

William L. Antrim

Artist, American, 1865 - 1941

The image shows a metallic door knocker in the shape of an eagle with wings partially open, perched atop an anchor-like structure. The colors include shades of brown, bronze, and gold. The eagle and anchor knocker are centrally positioned on the canvas, casting shadows to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 41.8 x 32.9 cm (16 7/16 x 12 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9688

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.L. Antrim

Wikidata ID

Q64638278

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