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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.