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Andiron or Fire Dog

Carl Buergerniss

National Gallery of Art

The image features a large mechanical object with a key-like shape. It has a rectangular section at the top and a broad U-shaped part at the bottom with two downward extensions resembling legs. The structure has a long rod extending diagonally from the side. The color palette consists mainly of brown tones creating a metallic appearance. The centrally positioned object leans slightly to the right due to the diagonal rod, casting a subtle shadow on the off-white background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
5630 × 4214 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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