Lock

c. 1939

Samuel W. Ford

Associated Names
Samuel W. Ford

Artist, American, c. 1905 - 1957

The image shows a large, detailed lock mechanism at the center. The lock is made of metallic-looking textures with intricate components in earthy and steely tones. The color palette includes variations of gray, brown, and hints of metallic yellow on the left side. The lock is placed on a plain beige background, with some writing slightly below and to the right of the lock.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12559

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Sam W. Ford Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64630471

You may be interested in

Loading Results