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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
NGA object ID 20383. 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.