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Baluster

1899-1901 (made)
Artist/Maker
Sullivan, Louis Henry (designer)
Place of origin
Chicago (made)

This panel is a reinterpretation rather than a straight revival of the Gothic style. The architectural style is overlaid with stylised naturalistic ornament of a kind described by the designer as "organic". It was designed for the Carson, Pirie Scott & Co. building in Chicago.


Object details

Categories
Architectural Fittings
Metalwork
Object type
Baluster
Materials and techniques
Cast iron
Cast Iron
Casting
Brief description
Baluster panel, cast iron, in the Gothic revival style, Chicago, 1899-1901, designed by Louis Henry Sullivan.
Physical description
Baluster panel, cast iron, in the Gothic revival style. Rectangular, symmetrical panel containing geometric, foliate and Gothic tracery motifs, supported on a scroll ended standard.
Dimensions
  • Height: 87.7cm
  • Width: 27cm
Style
Gothic Revival
Gallery label
BALUSTER PANEL American, 1899-1901 Cast iron; designed by Louis Henry Sullivan (1856-1924) Like the window grating shown nearby, this panel is a reinterpretation rather than a straight revival of the Gothic style (see also case 39). The architectural style is overlaid with stylised naturalistic ornament of a kind described by the designer as "organic". It was designed for the Carson, Pirie Scott & Co. building in Chicago. Another piece of ironwork designed by Sullivan around the same date in a completely different "organic" style can also be seen in this room.(1992)
Credit line
Given by the A.A. Institute of Chicago
Object history
Gift of the A.A. Institute of Chicago, Michigan Avenue at Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60603, United States.
Summary
This panel is a reinterpretation rather than a straight revival of the Gothic style. The architectural style is overlaid with stylised naturalistic ornament of a kind described by the designer as "organic". It was designed for the Carson, Pirie Scott & Co. building in Chicago.
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.31-1972

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Record createdJune 28, 2005
Record URL
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