Door Latch

1935/1942

Franklyn Syres

Associated Names
Franklyn Syres

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a dark metallic door handle with an ornate design, featuring multiple hooks and curves. The color palette includes dark browns and subtle hints of coppery metallic sheen. Positioned centrally on a blank white background, the handle extends vertically, with the handle grip in the middle and hooks curving outward at both ends.

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 pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.8 x 22.8 cm (15 1/4 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" long; 2 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16758

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANKLIN SYRES

Wikidata ID

Q64570459

You may be interested in

Loading Results