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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
NGA object ID 20391. 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.