Wrought and Cast Iron Gates
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.7 x 23.1 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.11893
Art Historical Context
Step into the intricate world of American craftsmanship with *Wrought and Cast Iron*, a meticulous pen and ink drawing by Al Curry, created around 1936. Measuring 30.7 x 23.1 cm, this work captures the elegant curves and robust strength of traditional iron gates, rendered with fine lines that highlight their ornamental details. As part of the National Gallery of Art's collection, it belongs to the Department of CG-W and is credited to the Index of American. This artwork emerged from the Index of American Design, a groundbreaking Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA...
About the Artist
Al Curry
**Al Curry** (American, active c. 1935) was a skilled draftsman whose precise renderings captured the essence of American folk art and vernacular craftsmanship during the Great Depression era. Little is known about his early life or formal training, as biographical details remain sparsely documented. Curry gained prominence through his contributions to the Index of American Design, a Federal Art P...