Andirons

c. 1937

Henry Meyers

Associated Names
Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large andiron with a spiraled vertical shaft and a spherical finial. It has ornate scrolling details near its base, and sits on a horizontal support structure. The color palette is primarily shades of gray, emphasizing the metallic surface. The andiron is positioned centrally against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.4 cm (11 x 8 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21" high 11" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8151

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in ink: measuring scale; lower right in ink: Henry Meyers; verso: across top in ink: Wrought Iron Andirons Twisted Shaft. / Henry Meyers

Wikidata ID

Q64573828

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