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The image shows a large, intricately designed andiron with a fleur-de-lis at the top and ribbed detailing down the center. The color palette consists of shades of gray and black, with the object against a light background. The andiron is positioned centrally and slightly to the left, with its base extending forward and its long leg stretching towards the back.
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The image shows a large, intricately designed andiron with a fleur-de-lis at the top and ribbed detailing down the center. The color palette consists of shades of gray and black, with the object against a light background. The andiron is positioned centrally and slightly to the left, with its base extending forward and its long leg stretching towards the back.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Jack Staloff

Date
c. 1938
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 40.6 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 17 5/8" high; 11" wide; 14 3/4" deep; thickness of shaft: 7/8"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8216
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: J. STALOFF

NGA object ID 20414. 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.