This is a drawing of an ornate iron fence or gate section. The drawing features a portion of a wrought iron fence with intricate detailing along the bars and finials. The design includes a series of vertical iron bars topped with decorative finials, while the connecting elements in the fence display elegant scrolls and floral motifs bracketed by symmetrical curves. The drawing emphasizes the craftsmanship and detailed patterns typical of classic ironwork.

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Iron Ornament

Eugene Shellady (American, active c. 1935)

1935/1942

Medium: graphite on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 43.4 x 35.5 cm (17 1/16 x 14 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
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