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Andiron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of andirons titled "Andiron" by artist unknown. Two andirons are shown, each one features a figurine of a man sitting on a three-legged base. The figurines are made of dark metal. The figurines have short hair and are shirtless, with their arms resting on their thighs. The figurines are sitting on a base with three curved legs. The andirons have a flat piece extending perpendicularly from the base at the back. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
600 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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