Cast Iron Balcony Rail

c. 1936

Al Curry

Associated Names
Al Curry

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of an ornate iron railing design. There are four vertical sections of intricately detailed ironwork, with twisting and intersecting lines forming symmetric patterns. Each section has a circular motif surrounded by curving elements suggesting a floral design. The precision and elegance of the patterns convey a classical design often seen in historic architectural details. The background is plain to highlight the ironwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 30.6 cm (9 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11699

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64533537

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