Balcony Railing

c. 1936

Rolland Livingstone

Associated Names
Rolland Livingstone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative section of metal, such as a fence or railing. The fence panel has intricate scrollwork and geometric patterns, including a central fan-like design made up of pointed, spear-like shapes, symmetrical spirals, and curved tendrils. Circular formations are repeated along the edges. The metal is a light yellow color. The drawing depicts the fence at a slight angle, tilted towards the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11838

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Rolland Livingstone

Wikidata ID

Q64629521

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