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This is a drawing of ornate metalwork. The image features a detailed drawing of an intricate brass or metallic structure. It showcases a large finial on top, with a central structure, and ornate legs. The main design includes curves, filigree, and lattice work. There is also a smaller technical drawing in the upper left corner that gives additional perspective and dimension details. The drawing is signed by the artist, Hans Korsch.
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This is a drawing of ornate metalwork. The image features a detailed drawing of an intricate brass or metallic structure. It showcases a large finial on top, with a central structure, and ornate legs. The main design includes curves, filigree, and lattice work. There is also a smaller technical drawing in the upper left corner that gives additional perspective and dimension details. The drawing is signed by the artist, Hans Korsch.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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Hans Korsch

Date
c. 1953
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.3 x 23.1 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 22" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7930
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1951 to 1975
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: HANS KORSCH

NGA object ID 20128. 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.