This is a drawing of a decorative candlestick design. The illustration displays a detailed schematic of a candlestick with two views: a frontal elevation and a side elevation. The frontal elevation shows an elongated, ornate design with a spherical feature near the top and decorative curvilinear supports at the base. The side view reveals the structural details of the base, including curvature and angles, providing a comprehensive view of its design proportions. The drawing includes a small scale for reference on the side to indicate the design's precise dimensions relative to the illustration.
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This is a drawing of a decorative candlestick design. The illustration displays a detailed schematic of a candlestick with two views: a frontal elevation and a side elevation. The frontal elevation shows an elongated, ornate design with a spherical feature near the top and decorative curvilinear supports at the base. The side view reveals the structural details of the base, including curvature and angles, providing a comprehensive view of its design proportions. The drawing includes a small scale for reference on the side to indicate the design's precise dimensions relative to the illustration.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Hans Korsch

Date
c. 1937
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 27.4 x 22.2 cm (10 13/16 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 28 3/4" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8193
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American

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