Cast Iron Garden Balcony

1935/1942

Gilbert Sackerman

Associated Names
Gilbert Sackerman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a building with classical architectural elements such as columns and green shutters on the windows. The view is from an elevated angle, as if standing slightly below the entrance staircase. The building's facade is pastel blue, with a creeping vine plant climbing the wall in bright red and orange. The paint strokes are detailed, particularly on the columns. The color palette includes soft hues of blue, green, and pink, and lush greenery is visible near an iron fence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.8 x 38.7 cm (20 x 15 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17023

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Gilbert Sackerman

Wikidata ID

Q64572278

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