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The image shows a drawing of a historic building facade with open shutters. The upper section of the building is depicted with multiple windows with open shutters. A street lamp and a classical sculpture are in the foreground. The drawing emphasizes details like cornices and decorative motifs on the building facade, creating depth using shading and lines. The composition evokes a classic architectural charm, conveying historical significance and elegance.
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The image shows a drawing of a historic building facade with open shutters. The upper section of the building is depicted with multiple windows with open shutters. A street lamp and a classical sculpture are in the foreground. The drawing emphasizes details like cornices and decorative motifs on the building facade, creating depth using shading and lines. The composition evokes a classic architectural charm, conveying historical significance and elegance.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Balcony Railings

Aurelia Arbo

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 52.1 x 27.5 cm (20 1/2 x 10 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.11845
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New Orleans
  • American

NGA object ID 23939. 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.