Door Knocker
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 34.7 x 24.4 cm (13 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.9690
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Door Knocker* by Regina Henderer, crafted around 1938 as part of the Index of American Design. This watercolor graphite rendering on paperboard (34.7 x 24.4 cm) captures the details of a humble yet iconic American household object, transforming everyday craftsmanship into a celebrated work of art. Hendrner's precise lines and vibrant hues bring the door knocker to life, its form, texture, and subtle ornamentation with museum-quality fidelity. Created during the Great Depression under the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Index of America...