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Cast Iron Gate Railing

Ray Price

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate ironwork gate. The drawing showcases a decorative gate featuring intricate Gothic-style design elements. The central theme involves a series of arches forming pointed tops. Each vertical bar in the gate is adorned with foliate and scroll motifs. The detailed craftsmanship of the ironwork is captured in the shading and line work, highlighting the artistic beauty and structural form of the gate. The drawing emphasizes symmetry and incorporates both floral and geometric shapes, giving it a balanced and harmonious appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3458 × 4621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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