Toaster

Roy Weber

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an antique iron fireplace tool. It appears to be a poker with a decorative top, made of twisted metal bars forming arches at its top, with several curved and hooked elements extending from these bars. The tool has a long handle that extends out to the left of the page, ending in a small hooked tip. The arches and hooks suggest it may have been used for managing coals or wood in a fireplace. The drawing showcases the detailed twisted metalwork, the utilitarian yet ornate design, and the craftsmanship. The perspective highlights the object's form and function, set against a plain background which emphasizes its shape and structure.