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The sculpture depicts a set of andirons, used to support logs in a fireplace. It features a vertical post with a spherical finial at the top and two symmetrical scroll-like decorations descending the central post. The lower part consists of three curved legs with floral motifs at the central junction. The piece is likely made of cast iron, showing intricate detailing. The color is a dark gray, typical of aged metal. The andirons would likely stand about a foot tall, standard for fireplace tools on a hearth.
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The sculpture depicts a set of andirons, used to support logs in a fireplace. It features a vertical post with a spherical finial at the top and two symmetrical scroll-like decorations descending the central post. The lower part consists of three curved legs with floral motifs at the central junction. The piece is likely made of cast iron, showing intricate detailing. The color is a dark gray, typical of aged metal. The andirons would likely stand about a foot tall, standard for fireplace tools on a hearth.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Herman Bader

Date
c. 1938
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 40.5 x 29.8 cm (15 15/16 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 1/8" high; 13 7/8" deep; 6 1/2" wide; 3/4" thick.
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8225
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 20423. 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.