Iron Balcony

Thomas Byrne

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate spiral staircase with detailed iron railings. The drawing shows a spiral staircase with intricate iron railings curving upward, leading to a higher landing. The ironwork features detailed patterns of scrolls and circles. The setting appears to be exterior, with the staircase attached to a building that includes architectural elements like windows and ledges. A tree is shown in the background, providing natural context. Crosshatching is used throughout the drawing to add texture and depth to the scene.