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The image features a large mechanical object with a key-like shape. It has a rectangular section at the top and a broad U-shaped part at the bottom with two downward extensions resembling legs. The structure has a long rod extending diagonally from the side. The color palette consists mainly of brown tones creating a metallic appearance. The centrally positioned object leans slightly to the right due to the diagonal rod, casting a subtle shadow on the off-white background.
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The image features a large mechanical object with a key-like shape. It has a rectangular section at the top and a broad U-shaped part at the bottom with two downward extensions resembling legs. The structure has a long rod extending diagonally from the side. The color palette consists mainly of brown tones creating a metallic appearance. The centrally positioned object leans slightly to the right due to the diagonal rod, casting a subtle shadow on the off-white background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron or Fire Dog

Carl Buergerniss

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12" high; 14" deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8227
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

partially visible, lower right in ink: C... B...

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