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The image shows a detailed illustration of an andiron with a metallic, polished texture. In the background, there is a smaller line drawing of the same object. The color palette includes muted gold, browns, greys, and black. The principal andiron illustration is on the right side, while the technical drawing is on the left. The name "HANS KORSCH" is printed in the lower right corner.
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The image shows a detailed illustration of an andiron with a metallic, polished texture. In the background, there is a smaller line drawing of the same object. The color palette includes muted gold, browns, greys, and black. The principal andiron illustration is on the right side, while the technical drawing is on the left. The name "HANS KORSCH" is printed in the lower right corner.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Hans Korsch

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 27.9 x 22.2 cm (11 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 19 3/4" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8205
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: HANS KORSCH

NGA object ID 20403. 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.