Andiron (one of pair)

c. 1937

Hans Korsch

Associated Names
Hans Korsch

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large metal fireplace andiron with a prominent spherical finial on top, supported by a tall pillar and a curved, three-pronged base. The structure is primarily in tones of metallic golds and browns. To the left of the main object is a smaller sketch of the andiron, presented in a line drawing with dimensions. The main object is positioned centrally, with the base curving out towards the edges of the image, while the sketch and technical drawing are set in the upper left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 22.6 cm (11 1/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/2" high, 13 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8191

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64572953

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