Door-ring 1850 - 1900

"Door-ring" is an anonymous watercolor painting created sometime between 1850 and 1900. The artwork depicts a detailed view of a door-ring, likely from a church or other important building, against a wood-grain background. The piece demonstrates the artist’s skill in rendering the metal’s texture and the subtle play of light across its surface. This watercolor, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, offers a glimpse into the intricate details of architectural ornamentation in the 19th century.