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This is a drawing of a decorative stand or candlestick holder. The design includes intricate details such as a bulbous shape with a pointed finial at the top, a tripod base with claw feet, and a symmetrical layout. A smaller frontal view of the base is also depicted, emphasizing symmetry and craftsmanship. The drawing reflects a traditional design with historical decorative elements.
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This is a drawing of a decorative stand or candlestick holder. The design includes intricate details such as a bulbous shape with a pointed finial at the top, a tripod base with claw feet, and a symmetrical layout. A smaller frontal view of the base is also depicted, emphasizing symmetry and craftsmanship. The drawing reflects a traditional design with historical decorative elements.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Hans Korsch, after Paul Revere

Date
c. 1937
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
sheet: 27.7 × 20.4 cm (10 7/8 × 8 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 24 1/2" high, 20 1/8" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8200
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Colonial
Inscription

lower left in graphite: HANS KORSCH

NGA object ID 20398. 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.