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Cast Iron Balcony Rail

Thomas Byrne

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate iron balcony railing, accompanied by architectural details. The drawing features intricate scrollwork and decorative patterns typical of wrought iron craftsmanship. The center of the railing includes a monogram. Above the railing, there are two windows sketched with partial perspective lines. The title "The Pontalba Building" is written in the lower right corner. The overall composition showcases the artistic rendering of intricate metalwork and architectural details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink and goauche on paper
Dimensions
4591 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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