Andiron or Fire Dog

c. 1937

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image features a large mechanical object with a key-like shape. It has a rectangular section at the top and a broad U-shaped part at the bottom with two downward extensions resembling legs. The structure has a long rod extending diagonally from the side. The color palette consists mainly of brown tones creating a metallic appearance. The centrally positioned object leans slightly to the right due to the diagonal rod, casting a subtle shadow on the off-white background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" high; 14" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8227

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

partially visible, lower right in ink: C... B...

Wikidata ID

Q64537891

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