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The image shows a large, ornate metal object with a tall central column adorned with multiple geometric shapes and small decorative elements. The color palette consists mainly of muted gold tones, with subtle shadows enhancing the depth of the structure. Positioned in the foreground, the central column connects to similar, shorter shapes on either side, creating a symmetrical design that occupies the majority of the visual space. The background is a plain, soft beige, providing contrast to the intricate details of the object.
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The image shows a large, ornate metal object with a tall central column adorned with multiple geometric shapes and small decorative elements. The color palette consists mainly of muted gold tones, with subtle shadows enhancing the depth of the structure. Positioned in the foreground, the central column connects to similar, shorter shapes on either side, creating a symmetrical design that occupies the majority of the visual space. The background is a plain, soft beige, providing contrast to the intricate details of the object.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Hans Korsch

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
sheet: 28.2 × 22 cm (11 1/8 × 8 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 25 1/2" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8208
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
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lower left in graphite: HANS KORSCH

NGA object ID 20406. 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.