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This is a drawing of a metal fireplace andiron. The image shows an andiron with a vertical post and a smaller spherical element, mounted on a curved horizontal base with circular feet. The elongated horizontal bar extends to the back, providing support for logs in a fireplace. The drawing is monochromatic, emphasizing the metallic texture and form of the object.
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This is a drawing of a metal fireplace andiron. The image shows an andiron with a vertical post and a smaller spherical element, mounted on a curved horizontal base with circular feet. The elongated horizontal bar extends to the back, providing support for logs in a fireplace. The drawing is monochromatic, emphasizing the metallic texture and form of the object.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron (one of pair)

Gordon Sanborn

Date
c. 1938
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 40.9 x 30.7 cm (16 1/8 x 12 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 17 3/4" high; 11 1/4" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8257
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 20455. 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.