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Balcony Railing

Aurelia Arbo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a building's façade at an angle, capturing balconies, a streetlamp, and architectural details. The horizon is not visible, focusing closely on the building's elements. The balconies, with wrought iron railings, are at the top, a streetlight is in the middle beside a store's awning. The brushstrokes are distinct, using a stippling technique for various shades against a lighter background. The color palette is black, white, and grey with stark contrast highlighting details. In the distance, there are suggestions of a street and the lower part of the building.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
pen and ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3236 × 5166 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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