Chancel Railing

1939

Hal Blakeley

Associated Names
Hal Blakeley

Artist, American, 1901 - 1981

This is a painting of a decorative railing or balustrade. The image depicts a detailed architectural element, likely a railing or balustrade, featuring elaborately turned spindles and ornate patterning. The design includes balusters on either side that are sculpted and adorned with floral motifs. The structure seems to rest upon a brown tiled base, with the balustrade itself painted in a muted green and brown palette. The careful attention to symmetry and detail within the rendering suggests a focus on traditional craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 35.5 cm (11 1/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 3' high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6531

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Hal / Blakeley

Wikidata ID

Q64572875

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