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This is a drawing of a fireplace andiron. The image shows a detailed sketch of an andiron, which is a metal support used to hold up logs in a fireplace. The main focus of the drawing is a three-dimensional depiction of an andiron with a cube-shaped knob at its top, standing on three curved legs. Additionally, there are two more sketches to the upper left: an elevation and profile view of the same object, along with a scale for measurement reference. The drawing appears methodical and precise, possibly intended as a technical illustration or design study of the object.
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This is a drawing of a fireplace andiron. The image shows a detailed sketch of an andiron, which is a metal support used to hold up logs in a fireplace. The main focus of the drawing is a three-dimensional depiction of an andiron with a cube-shaped knob at its top, standing on three curved legs. Additionally, there are two more sketches to the upper left: an elevation and profile view of the same object, along with a scale for measurement reference. The drawing appears methodical and precise, possibly intended as a technical illustration or design study of the object.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron

Salvatore Borrazzo

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28.5 x 22.4 cm (11 1/4 x 8 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 13 1/4" high; 7 3/8" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8824
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: SALVATORE BORRAZZO

NGA object ID 21021. 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.