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The image shows a metallic object that resembles a rustic iron tool with three prongs, placed on an off-white background. The color palette includes muted browns and dark grays, reflecting the weathered texture of the metal. The tool has a circular loop at the top, with the three prongs extending downward. A supporting arm extends from the right side.
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The image shows a metallic object that resembles a rustic iron tool with three prongs, placed on an off-white background. The color palette includes muted browns and dark grays, reflecting the weathered texture of the metal. The tool has a circular loop at the top, with the three prongs extending downward. A supporting arm extends from the right side.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Eugene Bartz

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.2 x 22.2 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 3/4" high; 7 1/2" wide; 13 1/4" deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8230
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Hartford
  • American
Inscription

verso: upper center in graphite: 13 1/4" long / 14 3/4" high / 7 1/2" wide

NGA object ID 20428. 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.