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This is a drawing of an ornate fireplace andiron. The image features a detailed wrought iron andiron designed in a classical style, with intricate scrollwork and decorative motifs. The central design incorporates volutes and acanthus leaves. The form appears sturdy and functional, and the drawing showcases subtle shading to accentuate the depth of the piece. The background is bare.
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This is a drawing of an ornate fireplace andiron. The image features a detailed wrought iron andiron designed in a classical style, with intricate scrollwork and decorative motifs. The central design incorporates volutes and acanthus leaves. The form appears sturdy and functional, and the drawing showcases subtle shading to accentuate the depth of the piece. The background is bare.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Filippo Porreca and Milton Grubstein

Date
c. 1939
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 40.6 x 30.7 cm (16 x 12 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 22" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8217
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: Fillipo Porreca / -and- / M. GRUBSTEIN

NGA object ID 20415. 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.