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This is a drawing of a cast iron balcony railing. The design features an intricate and ornate pattern composed of circular and intertwining elements. The detailing includes symmetrical motifs and scrollwork. The design is centered within a rectangular frame and has measurements indicated along its side. The caption "Cast Iron Balcony Railing" specifies the subject.
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This is a drawing of a cast iron balcony railing. The design features an intricate and ornate pattern composed of circular and intertwining elements. The detailing includes symmetrical motifs and scrollwork. The design is centered within a rectangular frame and has measurements indicated along its side. The caption "Cast Iron Balcony Railing" specifies the subject.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Balcony Railing

Lucien Verbeke

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.8 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.11688
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • New Orleans
  • American
Inscription

lower center in black ink: .Cast Iron Balcony Railing.

NGA object ID 23782. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.