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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Door Handle

1935/1942

Richard Barnett

Associated Names

Richard Barnett

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

The image features two large, dark triangular shapes connected by a central elongated, curved piece. The triangles are similar to iron plates with visible rivets, resembling an ancient hinge. The design may evoke mechanical or structural elements commonly seen in tools and architectural fittings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38 x 26.1 cm (14 15/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10 1/8" high; 3" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.16780

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Richard / Barnett

Wikidata ID

Q64620467

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