Wrought Iron Balcony Rail

c. 1936

Al Curry

Associated Names
Al Curry

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wrought iron balcony railing attached to a building with partly opened shutters. The drawing depicts a detailed design of an ornamental wrought iron railing, featuring intricate spirals and geometric patterns. The railing has decorative vertical bars with loops at the top and ornate scrolls and curls. Behind the railing, the building wall is sketched with visible lines indicating the edges of stones or bricks, and there are open window shutters, depicted with vertical lines and some shading to give a sense of depth and dimension. The overall composition highlights the craftsmanship of the wrought iron work against the architectural backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 23.1 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11839


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Wrought Iron / Balcony / Railing

Wikidata ID

Q64533552

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