Fire Rail

c. 1936

James O'Mara

Associated Names
James O'Mara

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an ornate design for a decorative railing. The drawing features three different views of the decorative railing. The top view showcases a stylized crest in the middle, framed by circular and criss-cross lattice work. Below the top view, there is a scale that indicates the measurements in inches. To the left and center, two perspective views display the curvature and dimensional aspect of the railing design. The choice of colors and shading provides a three-dimensional look. The name "James O'Mara" is inscribed on the bottom left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 29.9 cm (9 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10297


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JAMES O'MARA

Wikidata ID

Q64580679

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