The sculpture is an abstract form resembling a tripod or a three-legged structure with an additional extension. It is crafted from a material that has a stone-like appearance, giving it a textured and solid look. The sculpture is predominantly a gray tone, indicating a natural stone or metal finish. The main part of the sculpture is composed of three curved legs that support an upright column with a circular loop at the top. The structure is slightly elevated and has a robust form, with the circular loop at the top providing a point of interest in the design. The overall shape is unique and asymmetrical, drawing attention to its abstract qualities and capturing the viewer's eye with its balance and form.
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The sculpture is an abstract form resembling a tripod or a three-legged structure with an additional extension. It is crafted from a material that has a stone-like appearance, giving it a textured and solid look. The sculpture is predominantly a gray tone, indicating a natural stone or metal finish. The main part of the sculpture is composed of three curved legs that support an upright column with a circular loop at the top. The structure is slightly elevated and has a robust form, with the circular loop at the top providing a point of interest in the design. The overall shape is unique and asymmetrical, drawing attention to its abstract qualities and capturing the viewer's eye with its balance and form.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Jacob Lipkin

Date
c. 1940
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
sheet: 31.1 × 21.5 cm (12 1/4 × 8 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 3/16" high, 6 1/8" wide, 10 3/8" deep; thickness of shaft: 1 1/4"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8152
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Lipkin verso: by unknown hand, canter in graphite:November 18, 1940

NGA object ID 20350. 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.