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Cast Iron Gate

Eugene Shellady

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate, symmetrical wrought iron gate design featuring intricate floral motifs and decorative elements. The composition displays a balanced, symmetrical framework with floral and scroll patterns, highlighted by a central six-pointed star design at the top. The lower section features rounded ornaments, meticulously drawn to suggest elaborate ironwork. The entirety of the piece showcases the elegance and complexity of wrought iron design.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
graphite and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3310 × 4498 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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