Wrought Iron Fence

c. 1936

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a detailed drawing of an ornate wrought iron fence with decorative elements such as scrolls and spear-like finials. The color palette consists primarily of shades of gray and charcoal, with subtle hints of brown. The fence is positioned upright, taking up most of the frame, with its design extending from the top left to the bottom right of the image, and a complex arrangement of curves and vertical bars filling the space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite, gouache, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.7 x 23 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11887

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64562751

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