Andiron (George Washington)

c. 1937

Josephine Lindley

Associated Names
Josephine Lindley

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a figure of a man dressed in 18th-century attire. He is standing with legs apart and hands on his hips. The sculpture has a weathered, metallic appearance with a predominantly brownish color. The detailed clothing includes a jacket, vest, and trousers. The sculpture appears to be life-sized or slightly smaller than a human. The surface shows signs of wear and age.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 55.8 x 40.6 cm (21 15/16 x 16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8228

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: scale drawing, viewed from behind. upper right in graphite: scale drawing, viewed from the side; lower right in graphite: Josephine Lindley

Wikidata ID

Q64591541

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