Andiron

c. 1940

Jacob Lipkin

Associated Names
Jacob Lipkin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is an abstract form resembling a tripod or a three-legged structure with an additional extension. It is crafted from a material that has a stone-like appearance, giving it a textured and solid look. The sculpture is predominantly a gray tone, indicating a natural stone or metal finish. The main part of the sculpture is composed of three curved legs that support an upright column with a circular loop at the top. The structure is slightly elevated and has a robust form, with the circular loop at the top providing a point of interest in the design. The overall shape is unique and asymmetrical, drawing attention to its abstract qualities and capturing the viewer's eye with its balance and form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.1 × 21.5 cm (12 1/4 × 8 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 3/16" high, 6 1/8" wide, 10 3/8" deep; thickness of shaft: 1 1/4"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8152


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Lipkin verso: by unknown hand, canter in graphite:November 18, 1940

Wikidata ID

Q64580004

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