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The image shows a three-legged stand or support structure at the center. It consists of two curved legs forming a stable base and a third protruding arm angled away from the main support. The color palette is monochromatic with grayscale tones, illustrating different shades of gray across the object. The object appears to be made of a wood-like texture. The two curved legs are positioned at the front, with the third leg extending backward. The background is off-white.
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The image shows a three-legged stand or support structure at the center. It consists of two curved legs forming a stable base and a third protruding arm angled away from the main support. The color palette is monochromatic with grayscale tones, illustrating different shades of gray across the object. The object appears to be made of a wood-like texture. The two curved legs are positioned at the front, with the third leg extending backward. The background is off-white.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Maurice Van Felix

Date
c. 1939
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.2 x 22.2 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" high; 10 7/8" deep; 10 3/16" wide; thickness of shaft: 1/2"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8210
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 20408. 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.