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The image shows two large brass andirons with spiral columns and ornate finials perched on claw-like bases. The color palette consists of warm gold tones, with subtle variations in hue visible in the brass material. Both andirons are positioned centrally on the page, standing upright and parallel to each other, with their base supports extending towards the center.
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The image shows two large brass andirons with spiral columns and ornate finials perched on claw-like bases. The color palette consists of warm gold tones, with subtle variations in hue visible in the brass material. Both andirons are positioned centrally on the page, standing upright and parallel to each other, with their base supports extending towards the center.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andirons

Ray Price

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8158
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Federal
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lower right in ink: Ray Price

NGA object ID 20356. 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.