Door Knocker c. 1936

"Door Knocker" is a watercolor painting by William L. Antrim, created around 1936. The artwork depicts a detailed rendering of a brass door knocker in the form of an eagle. The eagle, with its wings spread, sits atop a horseshoe-shaped knocker, suggesting a design element common in early 20th century architecture. Antrim's meticulous attention to detail and the realism of the depiction makes this artwork a great example of his work in the representational genre. The painting is a great illustration of the stylistic trends in door hardware and decorative arts in the 1930s.