Wrought Iron Gate c. 1936

Al Curry drew this image of a wrought iron gate, but we don't know when. Imagine him, meticulously detailing the intricate metalwork, the stone arch surrounding it and the cobblestones underneath, all with delicate lines. I love the way the design of the gate feels both solid and decorative. You know, like the best kind of boundary. The perspective and the attention to detail create depth and texture. I wonder what Curry was thinking about as he carefully rendered each line. Was he simply interested in its architectural form, or did he see a deeper symbolism in the idea of thresholds? Curry’s drawing reminds me of Piranesi’s etchings of imaginary prisons. Both artists create these incredibly detailed, architectural spaces that are at once fascinating and a little unsettling. It's a reminder that art doesn't exist in a vacuum; it's always in conversation with what came before, always pushing the boundaries of what's possible.