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Iron Railing

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural design. The image shows a detailed ornamental design that appears to be a wrought iron or carved wood embellishment for architectural purposes. The main feature is a T-shaped element with intricate scrollwork and floral motifs. The drawing includes dimensional markings, suggesting it is a design plan for builders or craftsmen. Above the main feature is a border of similar ornamental design, and to the bottom left, there is a small scale drawing that shows the entire design in relation to its intended architectural application.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3446 × 4796 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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