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Andirons

c. 1938

Ray Price

Associated Names

Ray Price

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two large brass andirons with spiral columns and ornate finials perched on claw-like bases. The color palette consists of warm gold tones, with subtle variations in hue visible in the brass material. Both andirons are positioned centrally on the page, standing upright and parallel to each other, with their base supports extending towards the center.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8158

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: Ray Price

Wikidata ID

Q64620105

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