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Andiron (one of pair)

c. 1936

Hans Korsch

Associated Names

Hans Korsch

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a metal fireplace andiron. The drawing shows a decorative andiron with a bulbous top and ornate, curved legs ending in round feet. There is also a line drawing of the same object in elevation view with measurements marked in inches. The signature "HANS KORSCH" is present in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 22.2 cm (11 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 20 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.8186

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite, scale drawing and measuring scale; lower right in graphite: HANS KORSCH

Wikidata ID

Q64572951

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