Iron Door Handle

1935/1942

Bertha Semple

Associated Names
Bertha Semple

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

This is a painting of a metal door plate. It features a central metallic object with an intricate design in warm brown and copper hues. The object has circular elements at the corners and an elongated decorative motif in the center. It is set against an off-white background, emphasizing its design. In the upper left corner, there is a line drawing detail possibly related to the main object. The name "Romeo Marzie" is inscribed below the metal object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.7 cm (14 x 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11421

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in watercolor: Bertha Semple

Wikidata ID

Q64537396

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