Wrought Iron Gate

c. 1936

Al Curry

Associated Names
Al Curry

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wrought iron gate at the main entrance of a building called Cabildo. The drawing showcases a detailed depiction of a large, ornately designed wrought iron gate framed by a stone or brick archway. The gate comprises two sections, each with a grid-like pattern of vertical and horizontal bars. Near the top of the gate, there is a semicircular design with radial bars reminiscent of sunburst patterns. At the bottom of the gate, there is additional ornamental decoration. The text at the bottom annotates the subject as the "Main Entrance Cabildo Wrought Iron Gate."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.2 x 29.9 cm (15 7/16 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11891


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: MAIN ENTRANCE CABLIDO / Wrought Iron Gates

Wikidata ID

Q64533555

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