Cast Iron Gate and Fence

c. 1936

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names
Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a drawing of a wrought iron balcony railing. The piece depicted features decorative, ornate patterns with fleur-de-lis style finials at the top of each post and intricate scrollwork within each panel. The design includes radiating starburst motifs at the center of each segment. The railing is sketched against a simple, lightly rendered architectural background that suggests a wall with a cornice. The use of fine lines and the emphasis on symmetry highlight the elegance and sophistication of the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.6 x 35.8 cm (9 11/16 x 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11754


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64591252

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