Andirons

c. 1953

Hans Korsch

Associated Names
Hans Korsch

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of an ornate metal stand and its design schematic. The drawing features a metal andiron with a tall, ornamental finial on top of a cylindrical column with ridged detailing. The base of the column is supported by curved legs ending in round feet. A horizontal supporting bar with intricate pattern work connects parts of the structure. On the left, there is a smaller schematic drawing showing the object from the side, with a scale in inches marked below for measurement reference. The drawing is attributed to James O'Mara and the copy has been done by Hans Korsch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 22.6 cm (12 1/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22 1/2" high; 23" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7928


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: JAMES O'MARA; lower right in black ink: COPIED BY HANS KORSCH

Wikidata ID

Q64572942

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