Wrought Iron Banister Bracket

Wrought Iron Banister Bracket by James McLellan

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

Dimensions

overall: 50.8 x 32.4 cm (20 x 12 3/4 in.)

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.16616

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Wrought Iron Banister Bracket*, a captivating 1937 rendering by artist James McLellan, part of the National Gallery of Art's esteemed Index of American Design collection. This mixed-media work on paperboard—measuring 20 x 12¾ inches—beautifully captures the elegant curves and sturdy craftsmanship of a classic wrought iron architectural element, likely from America's rich tradition of ornamental metalwork. McLellan's precise depiction highlights the bracket's functional beauty, evoking the hand-forged artistry of 18th- or 19th-century builders who adorned homes and public spaces wit...

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