Cast Iron Balcony Rail c. 1936

Ray Price made this drawing of a cast iron balcony rail, and it’s just got me thinking about line, shape, and repetition. Imagine him, maybe with a really fine pen, totally absorbed in the intricacies of these forms. Each little curl and flourish is carefully rendered. You know, it's not just about representation; it's about the pleasure of the line itself. I’m thinking about the way shapes repeat and vary just slightly, like a visual rhythm. And the composition itself – the balcony against a simple background, a window maybe – frames the design, right? This drawing reminds me of other artists who find beauty in the everyday, like Agnes Martin with her grid paintings. Artists are always in conversation, you know, across time and styles. And this balcony rail, so carefully drawn, speaks to the endless possibilities of seeing and making.