Iron Fence

c. 1936

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of an ornamental railing. The image features a symmetrical iron-like fence design with intricate crisscross latticework patterns along its length. Positioned centrally is an urn-shaped object above the fence line. At the base, a rectangular platform supports the entire structure embellished with small, evenly spaced, symmetrical diamond patterns. The background is uncolored. The drawing suggests a precise and measured artistic approach.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 28 cm (9 1/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11834

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Humes - Mary

Wikidata ID

Q64607886

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