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Brass Key

c. 1940

D.J. Grant

Associated Names

D.J. Grant

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large, brass-colored key positioned diagonally with the bow on the right side. The key is centrally placed within the image, angled slightly upward from left to right. Near the key's bow, there is text that reads "Daniel Grant - Del. EDH -". The color palette is dominated by warm tones of brass against a plain, muted beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, and goauche on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.3 x 28.5 cm (9 3/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11931

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DANIEL GRANT - DEL. 550 - 1

Wikidata ID

Q64540652

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