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Cast Iron Balcony Rail

Al Curry

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a balcony on a brick building with shutters. The image depicts the detailed facade of a building, focusing on the second-story balcony adorned with intricate ironwork. The railings feature ornate designs of curved and symmetrical patterns. Two sets of closed shutters stand behind the balcony. The building's brickwork is rendered in soft sepia tones. The corner of a chimney and part of the roofline are visible on the left side, while a downspout is affixed to the wall. The overall composition captures the elegance of ironwork and the charm of period architecture in the style of architectural renderings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4245 × 3421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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