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The image depicts a metallic andiron with an ornate vertical upright and an L-shaped foot. The upright features a pointed finial and rests on a base with claw-like feet. The color palette consists of gold, brass, and bronze tones with subtle texture, creating a classic and vintage look. Positioned centrally, the upright is on the left, and the support bar extends to the right towards the top corner against a plain background.
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The image depicts a metallic andiron with an ornate vertical upright and an L-shaped foot. The upright features a pointed finial and rests on a base with claw-like feet. The color palette consists of gold, brass, and bronze tones with subtle texture, creating a classic and vintage look. Positioned centrally, the upright is on the left, and the support bar extends to the right towards the top corner against a plain background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Max Schwartz

Date
c. 1953
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.4 x 23 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7922
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1951 to 1975
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 20120. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.