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The image shows a metal tool with a loop handle and three pronged legs. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray against a beige background. The object is centrally positioned on the page, with the loop handle extending towards the top and the three legs fanning out to the bottom. The back leg appears angled for support, while the two front prongs curve slightly outward.
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The image shows a metal tool with a loop handle and three pronged legs. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray against a beige background. The object is centrally positioned on the page, with the loop handle extending towards the top and the three legs fanning out to the bottom. The back leg appears angled for support, while the two front prongs curve slightly outward.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Jacob Lipkin

Date
c. 1941
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 41.2 x 30.5 cm (16 1/4 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 16 3/4" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8224
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: LIPKIN

NGA object ID 20422. 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.