Street Car Bell

1935/1942

L. B. Hartmann

Associated Names
L. B. Hartmann

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large brass doorknocker mounted on a rectangular piece of wood. The doorknocker features an intricate design on a circular base with decorative elements and what seems to be initials at the bottom. The color palette includes warm browns and golds, with the wood appearing aged and textured with natural grains, and the brass showing a polished yet slightly weathered look. The doorknocker is centrally placed on the wooden mount, which is positioned vertically against a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31 x 22.9 cm (12 3/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17747


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: L.B. HARTMANN

Wikidata ID

Q64592616

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