Door Lock

c. 1940

Alf Bruseth

Associated Names
Alf Bruseth

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a highly detailed metallic object, likely a lock or latch plate, adorned with intricate designs of trees, figures, and a building. In the center are large trees, with human figures and architectural elements below. The color scheme consists of earth tones, mainly browns and greens, against a light cream background. The object, surrounded by yellow patches, is situated in the middle with a small horizontal piece extending to the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26 x 21.2 cm (10 1/4 x 8 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 5/8" wide; 4 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16606

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ALF BRUSETH

Wikidata ID

Q64534215

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