Cast Iron Balcony Rail

c. 1936

Thomas Byrne

Associated Names
Thomas Byrne

Artist, American, 1890 - unknown

This is a drawing of decorative iron designs for architectural features in a church. Various panel designs for a fence or railing are shown neatly across the page. The drawing includes detailed patterns for cast iron railings, each featuring gothic architectural elements such as pointed arches and intricate detailing. The panels include variations with geometric and circular motifs, along with arched, lancet-shaped openings typical of gothic design. A small illustration of a church structure is in the center, surrounded by annotations indicating design credits and descriptions. The lower section depicts a larger detailed panel design with ornate embellishments and pilasters on either side, conveying grandeur and reverence suitable for a church setting. This is a technical and artistic rendering combining precise line work with shading to communicate functional and aesthetic aspects of the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.8 x 38.7 cm (21 9/16 x 15 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11714


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in black ink: Ornamental / Cast / Iron / St. / Katherine / Church / New Orleans / Louisiana; center right in black ink: .1. / Balcony Railing / .2. / Guard Rail / & Screen / .3. / Altar Railing / .4. / St. Katherine / Church / .5. / Altar

Wikidata ID

Q64633169

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