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Cast Iron Balcony Rail

Aurelia Arbo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative wrought iron balcony railing against a windowed wall. The image shows an intricately designed wrought iron railing with repetitive ornate patterns of floral and leaf motifs. The railing stands in the foreground, featuring an elaborate intertwining of decorative forms. In the background, a building facade with multiple shuttered windows is visible, adding to the architectural theme of the drawing. The arrangement of elements highlights symmetry and design harmony typical of historical renovation plans or architectural studies.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4602 × 3454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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