Iron Gate and Fence

c. 1936

Aurelia Arbo

Associated Names
Aurelia Arbo

Artist, American, 1909 - 1993

The image displays an ornate wrought iron fence as the main subject, with a decorative element at the top center featuring a cross. The color palette is grayscale, showcasing various shades of grey. The fence is rectangular and symmetrical, with the decorative cross centered on its front-facing section. The fence corners extend into the background creating depth, while the intricate designs cap the vertical bars uniformly.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 36.2 cm (13 15/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11727

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64536396

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