This is a drawing of a detailed andiron design. The artwork features a full-color representation of a single andiron, accompanied by a precise line drawing, both presented on a neutral background. The main andiron in the center is illustrated with attention to its ornate top finial, elongated body, and sturdy base with three curved supports. Adjacent to the colored drawing, a simpler outline provides detailed measurements and a front view in minimalistic lines. The contrast between the shaded and outlined images allows for an examination of the object's form and function. Overall, this drawing showcases both the artistic and technical aspects of metalwork design.
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This is a drawing of a detailed andiron design. The artwork features a full-color representation of a single andiron, accompanied by a precise line drawing, both presented on a neutral background. The main andiron in the center is illustrated with attention to its ornate top finial, elongated body, and sturdy base with three curved supports. Adjacent to the colored drawing, a simpler outline provides detailed measurements and a front view in minimalistic lines. The contrast between the shaded and outlined images allows for an examination of the object's form and function. Overall, this drawing showcases both the artistic and technical aspects of metalwork design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Jack Staloff

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 27.6 x 22 cm (10 7/8 x 8 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 20" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8187
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Colonial
Inscription

upper left in graphite: scale drawing and measuring scale; lower right in graphite: J. Staloff

NGA object ID 20385. 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.