Door Handle
Hector Guimard
French, 1867–1942
c. 1909-12
A bronze door handle by Hector Guimard that transforms an ordinary fitting into a sinuous, organic sculpture characteristic of Art Nouveau.
At first glance its long, polished curve reads like a living vine or limb—whiplash lines, subtle floral buds, and flowing reliefs catch the light so the piece feels both delicate and tactile.
It embodies Guimard’s goal of bringing art into everyday life, showing how Art Nouveau elevated functional objects into cohesive works of design and influenced the modern concern for form and craftsmanship.
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
13 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 3 1/4" (34.3 x 4.1 x 8.2 cm)
Classification
Department
Credit
Gift of Madame Hector Guimard
Accession
319.1949
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