Bar Latch

c. 1936

Jack Staloff

Associated Names
Jack Staloff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an antique door latch mechanism. The artwork shows a rectangular metal latch plate with a decorative latch bar featuring intricate curls. The latch mechanism includes a lever that can be rotated to lock or unlock something, with a curved rod to secure it in position. Above the latch is a circular insert that details the movement of the latch handle in a small diagrammatic representation. The drawing utilizes a muted color palette, primarily browns and grays. Each component is meticulously rendered to express its mechanical function and design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 28.8 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12019


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: J. STALOFF

Wikidata ID

Q64579282

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