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This is a drawing of a wrought iron altar railing. The illustration showcases intricate detailing of ornate wrought iron work. The railing features repetitive scrollwork patterns and symmetrical designs with circular motifs at the center of each section. Above the railing, candles and sculptures can be seen. The annotations on the drawing indicate measurements and the purpose of the railing within an altar setup.
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This is a drawing of a wrought iron altar railing. The illustration showcases intricate detailing of ornate wrought iron work. The railing features repetitive scrollwork patterns and symmetrical designs with circular motifs at the center of each section. Above the railing, candles and sculptures can be seen. The annotations on the drawing indicate measurements and the purpose of the railing within an altar setup.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Altar Railing

Ray Price

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.8 x 30.4 cm (9 x 11 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.11909
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New Orleans
  • American
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lower right in black ink: Wrought Iron Altar Railing

NGA object ID 24002. 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.