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Wrought Iron Gate and Fence

Lucien Verbeke

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate wrought iron gate in front of a simple building with a triangular pediment. The gate features intricate scrollwork and spear-like finials on the bars. The structure it guards is minimalistic, with smooth surfaces and geometric shapes. The drawing uses soft colors and subtle shading to indicate material and depth, presenting a delicate and precise representation of the architectural and decorative elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3297 × 4833 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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