Door Knocker

c. 1936

Janet Riza

Associated Names
Janet Riza

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative door knocker. It shows a detailed and ornate design of a door knocker in primarily golden hues. The drawing features a frontal view with intricate embellishments, including two lions on each side, flanking a circular medallion. The handle is elegantly curved with fluted designs connecting to a floral or shell-like motif at the base. There is also a side profile view showing how the knocker would extend from a door surface. The drawing includes fine lines and a scale at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 22.8 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9696


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JANET RIZA

Wikidata ID

Q64580856

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