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This is a drawing of a detailed architectural or mechanical design. It features a symmetrical structure with vertical and horizontal elements, resembling a complex chandelier or candlestick design. The design is constructed from turned segments with bulbous and intricate shapes, interconnected with an upper section resembling a finial and a lower section with ornate, turned legs. The drawing is precise, suggesting technical proficiency, possibly a blueprint or design schematic. The arrangement is neatly aligned, with a scale reference included. The background is plain.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Andiron (one of pair)
Hans Korsch
- Date
- c. 1937
- Medium
- graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- overall: 27.9 x 21.3 cm (11 x 8 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 25 1/2" high
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.8206
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
Inscription
lower left in graphite: HANS KORSCH
NGA object ID 20404. 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.