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Drawer Pulls and Key Plate

c. 1936

Philip Johnson

Associated Names

Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of three ornate door knockers. The knockers feature intricate geometric patterns and are depicted in a metallic gold tone. Two designs have a handle attached to a circular backplate, while the third design is more abstract and symmetrical. The drawing includes a scale at the bottom left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.4 x 22.3 cm (11 3/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9791

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: P. Johnson

Wikidata ID

Q64619448

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