Drawer Pull

c. 1936

Janet Riza

Associated Names
Janet Riza

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of ornate gold door hardware pieces. The image displays a selection of decorative door elements, including keyhole covers and a door handle. Each piece is intricately designed with scrolls and symmetric patterns typical of ornate metallic work. The keyhole covers have a flourish at the top and bottom, while the handle has a matching embellishment presented in frontal and side profiles. The drawing is technical yet artistic, showing the depth and textures of the metalwork through shading and highlights.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9773


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JANET RIZA

Wikidata ID

Q64580864

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