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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Andiron (one of pair)

c. 1940

Jacob Lipkin

Associated Names

Jacob Lipkin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metallic structure with a circular opening at the top. The structure is gray with various shades, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. It is positioned centrally in the image with three supporting legs splayed outwards. The circular opening is oriented towards the upper right from the viewer's perspective, and the structure has intricate detailing on its surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.6 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11" high
Accession Number

1943.8.8220

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: J. LIPKIN

Wikidata ID

Q64580005

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