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The image shows a large decorative andiron with elaborate patterns and a tall finial. The color palette includes shades of gold, brass, and light brown. Positioned prominently in the center and slightly right of the drawing, the andiron has a curved base with delicate scrollwork and stands on three small feet. In the top left corner, there is a sketched illustration of a similar design with an indication of the height in inches. The artist's signature, "JAMES O'MARA," is located at the bottom right corner.
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The image shows a large decorative andiron with elaborate patterns and a tall finial. The color palette includes shades of gold, brass, and light brown. Positioned prominently in the center and slightly right of the drawing, the andiron has a curved base with delicate scrollwork and stands on three small feet. In the top left corner, there is a sketched illustration of a similar design with an indication of the height in inches. The artist's signature, "JAMES O'MARA," is located at the bottom right corner.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andirons

James O'Mara

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28.9 x 22.2 cm (11 3/8 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 5/8" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8817
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: JAMES O'MARA

NGA object ID 21014. 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.