Three Door Handles

1935/1942

Hans Korsch

Associated Names
Hans Korsch

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There are three illustrations of decorative keyhole escutcheons with handles. The metal pieces have intricate circular and geometrical designs with keyholes. The top escutcheon has circular patterns, the middle has a symmetrical design, and the bottom has a simple geometric style. The color palette is mainly gold and brass with highlights and shadows for a metallic look. The objects are arranged vertically, centered in the composition. A scale is at the bottom right corner, and "Hans Korsch" is inscribed at the bottom left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 23.3 cm (11 15/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17692

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: HANS KORSCH

Wikidata ID

Q64572989

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