Cross

1935/1942

Lucien Verbeke

Associated Names
Lucien Verbeke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an iron cross surmounting a cemetery gate. The image depicts a detailed architectural drawing showing an iron cross at the top of a wrought iron gate used for a cemetery entrance. The cross features ornate scrollwork that curves symmetrically at the base of the cross. The gate beneath the cross appears to be composed of vertical iron bars topped with decorative elements. Two masonry pillars flank the gate. Dimensions are annotated on the drawing, providing measurements for the cross and related elements. The drawing includes a detailed inset of the entire gate.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    felt-tip pen on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 30.3 cm (8 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9597


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: Iron Cross / Surmounting / CEMETARY GATE

Wikidata ID

Q64594093

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