Iron Gate and Fence

c. 1936

Aurelia Arbo

Associated Names
Aurelia Arbo

Artist, American, 1909 - 1993

This is a painting of an ornate iron gate. The artwork depicts a finely detailed iron gate featuring a symmetrical design with slender vertical bars capped with pointed finials. At the center of the gate is a decorative element resembling a heart or circular motif. The top of the gate has an intricate cross-like design with leaf-like patterns extending outward. The entire structure appears to be situated on a raised stone platform or steps. The use of shading and monochromatic tones gives a sense of depth and texture to the scene. This is in style of architectural drawings or works by architectural illustrators.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.5 x 36.7 cm (17 1/2 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11728


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64536398

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