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The image shows a detailed drawing of a fireplace tool set. It includes a stand with a spherical top and an intricately designed pillar with a tri-footed base. Two tools, a poker and a set of tongs, are crossed in the center. Beneath them is a schematic representation with geometric shapes. The drawing is primarily in shades of gray and beige with some brown stains. The objects are against an off-white background, displayed meticulously to highlight their design and form.
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The image shows a detailed drawing of a fireplace tool set. It includes a stand with a spherical top and an intricately designed pillar with a tri-footed base. Two tools, a poker and a set of tongs, are crossed in the center. Beneath them is a schematic representation with geometric shapes. The drawing is primarily in shades of gray and beige with some brown stains. The objects are against an off-white background, displayed meticulously to highlight their design and form.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Andiron and Fireplace Set

Ludmilla Calderon

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.5 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.10322
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

across bottom in graphite: UPPER.Pieces 1/4 actual size Lower pieces 1/2 actual size LUDMILLA CALDERON

NGA object ID 22418. 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.