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The image shows two iron fireplace andirons drawn in a simple, minimalistic style. One larger andiron is in the foreground to the left, and a smaller one is in the background on the right. The color palette includes shades of black and gray on a beige background. The larger andiron has a curved base with a straight vertical element, while the smaller one is less detailed and located to the right side.
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The image shows two iron fireplace andirons drawn in a simple, minimalistic style. One larger andiron is in the foreground to the left, and a smaller one is in the background on the right. The color palette includes shades of black and gray on a beige background. The larger andiron has a curved base with a straight vertical element, while the smaller one is less detailed and located to the right side.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andirons

Gerald Bernhardt

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 18" high; 12 1/2" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8818
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Hunterdon County
  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Scale: 1/2" = 1" / Actual Dim. 12 1/2 " W. x 18" H.

NGA object ID 21015. 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.