Door Knocker

c. 1940

Winifred Luten

Associated Names
Winifred Luten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a detailed object resembling a bird mounted on an oval plaque. The composition features a relief of a bird perched among a cluster of leaves. The object is centered on a plain, ivory-colored background, contrasting the richly detailed depiction of the bird and foliage. The feathers, leaves, and textures are rendered with an air of delicate realism. This style is reminiscent of naturalistic painters who emphasize intricate detail and realistic representation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.6 x 22.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" long; 2 15/16" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7954

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Luten

Wikidata ID

Q64639977

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