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Iron Balcony Railings

Aurelia Arbo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wrought iron balcony railing. The drawing depicts a detailed illustration of a balcony railing, showing intricate wrought iron patterns with a central decorative emblem resembling a radiant sun or flower. The railing design is composed of elegant curves and supporting bars, with a small lamp post finial at the front corner of the balcony. The structure is mounted on a wooden floor supported by angular beams. The background includes simple vertical lines indicating the side of a building, and the title "Wrought Iron Balcony Railing" is inscribed at the bottom of the drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4067 × 3075 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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