This drawing depicts ornate andirons or fireplace tools. It features a detailed depiction of a decorative metal object, possibly a fireplace andiron. The object has an intricately designed upright post ending in a bulbous urn-like top finial. The base has curved legs with spherical feet for stability and aesthetic appeal. A smaller schematic drawing in the upper left corner shows the side profile and dimensions, labeled 'inches' for scale. The drawing is precise, emphasizing the three-dimensional form and metallic sheen, reminiscent of polished brass or gold. The artist's signature, "Janet Riza," is in the lower right corner.
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This drawing depicts ornate andirons or fireplace tools. It features a detailed depiction of a decorative metal object, possibly a fireplace andiron. The object has an intricately designed upright post ending in a bulbous urn-like top finial. The base has curved legs with spherical feet for stability and aesthetic appeal. A smaller schematic drawing in the upper left corner shows the side profile and dimensions, labeled 'inches' for scale. The drawing is precise, emphasizing the three-dimensional form and metallic sheen, reminiscent of polished brass or gold. The artist's signature, "Janet Riza," is in the lower right corner.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Janet Riza

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.9 x 22.3 cm (11 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 22" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8185
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

upper left in graphite: scale drawing and measuring scale; lower right in graphite: JANET RIZA

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