Who created "Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal""?

Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal" was created by Eleanor Mercer in 1886–96.

What medium is "Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal""?

Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal" is Graphite.

Is "Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal"" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal"

Q: When was "Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal"" created?

This artwork was created 1886–96.

Eleanor Mercer

1886–96

Medium

Graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 13 7/8 x 9 15/16 in. (35.2 x 25.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Exchange, Royal Institute of British Architects, 1960

Accession Number

60.724.3

Art Historical Context

This graphite drawing by Eleanor Mercer, created between 1886 and 1896, offers a charming glimpse into the world of Victorian architectural ornament. Titled *Design for Door Knocker* and prepared for *The Builder’s Journal*, the work captures the careful planning behind everyday decorative elements. At roughly 14 by 10 inches, the sheet showcases the precision possible with graphite, allowing the artist to render the knocker’s sculptural form with clarity and elegance. During the late nineteenth century, journals like *The Builder’s Journal* played an important role in sharing innovative desi...

Design for Door Knocker, for "The Builder's Journal"

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