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Andiron or Fire Dog

c. 1941

Paul Poffinbarger

Associated Names

Paul Poffinbarger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two ornate metal fire dogs or andirons. They are positioned one behind the other, with the nearest one slightly to the right of the center in the foreground and the second further back and slightly to the left. The objects have a brown and copper color scheme, with intricate detailing. The background is off-white or beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 40.6 cm (12 x 16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" high; 13 1/4" long
Accession Number

1943.8.8226

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: PAUL POFFINBARGER

Wikidata ID

Q64619094

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