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Cast Iron Garden Balcony

Gilbert Sackerman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a building with classical architectural elements such as columns and green shutters on the windows. The view is from an elevated angle, as if standing slightly below the entrance staircase. The building's facade is pastel blue, with a creeping vine plant climbing the wall in bright red and orange. The paint strokes are detailed, particularly on the columns. The color palette includes soft hues of blue, green, and pink, and lush greenery is visible near an iron fence.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3433 × 4460 px
Public Domain
Yes
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