Andirons

1935/1942

Gerald Bernhardt

Associated Names
Gerald Bernhardt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two iron fireplace andirons drawn in a simple, minimalistic style. One larger andiron is in the foreground to the left, and a smaller one is in the background on the right. The color palette includes shades of black and gray on a beige background. The larger andiron has a curved base with a straight vertical element, while the smaller one is less detailed and located to the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18" high; 12 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8818

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Scale: 1/2" = 1" / Actual Dim. 12 1/2 " W. x 18" H.

Wikidata ID

Q64571713

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