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The image shows a metallic structure with a circular opening at the top. The structure is gray with various shades, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. It is positioned centrally in the image with three supporting legs splayed outwards. The circular opening is oriented towards the upper right from the viewer's perspective, and the structure has intricate detailing on its surface.
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The image shows a metallic structure with a circular opening at the top. The structure is gray with various shades, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. It is positioned centrally in the image with three supporting legs splayed outwards. The circular opening is oriented towards the upper right from the viewer's perspective, and the structure has intricate detailing on its surface.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Jacob Lipkin

Date
c. 1940
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 40.6 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 11" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8220
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: J. LIPKIN

NGA object ID 20418. 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.