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The image depicts an ornate balcony railing made of wrought and cast iron. The design features a repeating pattern of arches and geometric shapes, along with leaf-like motifs. The railing includes intricate detailing, emphasizing its handcrafted nature. Text at the bottom identifies it as "Wrought and Cast Iron Balcony Railing." The illustration is framed with a simple rectangular border.
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The image depicts an ornate balcony railing made of wrought and cast iron. The design features a repeating pattern of arches and geometric shapes, along with leaf-like motifs. The railing includes intricate detailing, emphasizing its handcrafted nature. Text at the bottom identifies it as "Wrought and Cast Iron Balcony Railing." The illustration is framed with a simple rectangular border.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Balcony Railing

Lucien Verbeke

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on watercolor on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.7 x 30.6 cm (8 15/16 x 12 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.11833
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New Orleans
  • American
Inscription

lower center in black ink: Wrought and Cast Iron Balcony Railing

NGA object ID 23927. 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.