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The image shows an ornate cast iron fireplace andiron against a plain background. The fireplace andiron has a detailed, vertical finial at the top and curved legs at the base. The color palette is predominantly shades of grey, giving it a monochromatic appearance. The object is centrally positioned with the taller finial section rising up vertically, while the horizontal support extends to the right. The background is a light, neutral shade providing contrast to the object.
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The image shows an ornate cast iron fireplace andiron against a plain background. The fireplace andiron has a detailed, vertical finial at the top and curved legs at the base. The color palette is predominantly shades of grey, giving it a monochromatic appearance. The object is centrally positioned with the taller finial section rising up vertically, while the horizontal support extends to the right. The background is a light, neutral shade providing contrast to the object.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Milton Grubstein

Date
c. 1941
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 40.6 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 3/8" high; 13" deep; 8" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8219
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American

NGA object ID 20417. 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.