Cast Iron Balcony Rail

c. 1936

Al Curry

Associated Names
Al Curry

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a balcony on a brick building with shutters. The image depicts the detailed facade of a building, focusing on the second-story balcony adorned with intricate ironwork. The railings feature ornate designs of curved and symmetrical patterns. Two sets of closed shutters stand behind the balcony. The building's brickwork is rendered in soft sepia tones. The corner of a chimney and part of the roofline are visible on the left side, while a downspout is affixed to the wall. The overall composition captures the elegance of ironwork and the charm of period architecture in the style of architectural renderings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.8 x 45.6 cm (14 1/2 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11716


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64533542

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