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Andiron (one of pair)

Jacob Lipkin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed drawing of an ornate metal andiron with a tall, turned central pillar and curled, decorative base. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, with shades of gray and black. The andiron stands upright on a flat surface, with the pillar spanning vertically near the center of the image and its horizontal arm extending to the left. The decorative base rests on the lower right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4142 × 5629 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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