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Balcony Railing

c. 1936

Lucien Verbeke

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Lucien Verbeke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a cast iron balcony railing. The design features an intricate and ornate pattern composed of circular and intertwining elements. The detailing includes symmetrical motifs and scrollwork. The design is centered within a rectangular frame and has measurements indicated along its side. The caption "Cast Iron Balcony Railing" specifies the subject.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11688

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: .Cast Iron Balcony Railing.

Wikidata ID

Q64594098

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