Balcony Railing

c. 1936

Rolland Livingstone

Associated Names
Rolland Livingstone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative section of metal, such as a fence or railing. The fence panel has intricate scrollwork and geometric patterns, including a central fan-like design made up of pointed, spear-like shapes, symmetrical spirals, and curved tendrils. Circular formations are repeated along the edges. The metal is a light-yellow color. The painting depicts the fence at a slight angle, tilted towards the right. The background is off-white paper.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11838

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Rolland Livingstone

Wikidata ID

Q64629521

You may be interested in

Loading Results