Balcony Railing

1935/1942

Aurelia Arbo

Associated Names
Aurelia Arbo

Artist, American, 1909 - 1993

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 27 cm (17 1/16 x 10 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 31" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16979


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64536417

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