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The image shows a large iron object with a T or L shape, situated at the center of the frame. The color palette consists of shades of gray and black against a light, beige background. The object is positioned centrally with the top part extending slightly to the left and the bottom having two arch-like supports balancing it upright.
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The image shows a large iron object with a T or L shape, situated at the center of the frame. The color palette consists of shades of gray and black against a light, beige background. The object is positioned centrally with the top part extending slightly to the left and the bottom having two arch-like supports balancing it upright.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Salvatore Borrazzo

Date
c. 1938
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 40.3 x 30.5 cm (15 7/8 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 1/4" high; 15 1/2" deep; 8 3/4" wide; thickness of shaft: 1/4"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8256
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: S. BORRAZZO

NGA object ID 20454. 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.