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This is a drawing of a metal andiron. The drawing captures the simple yet sturdy design of a single fireplace andiron. The object is depicted with a looped ring at the top and a prong that would support firewood above a hearth. The base splits into three legs for stability. The textures and shading suggest the metallic nature of the object, hinting at its weight and usefulness in supporting logs in a fireplace. The background is minimalistic to highlight the object.
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This is a drawing of a metal andiron. The drawing captures the simple yet sturdy design of a single fireplace andiron. The object is depicted with a looped ring at the top and a prong that would support firewood above a hearth. The base splits into three legs for stability. The textures and shading suggest the metallic nature of the object, hinting at its weight and usefulness in supporting logs in a fireplace. The background is minimalistic to highlight the object.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Salvatore Borrazzo

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
sheet: 29.1 × 21.1 cm (11 7/16 × 8 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 16 3/4" tall
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8156
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: Salvatore Borrazzo

NGA object ID 20354. 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.