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Wrought Iron Andiron

c. 1938

Henry Meyers

Associated Names

Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large metal andiron with a rounded top and twisted shaft, resting on ornate legs. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of shades of gray and black. The primary andiron is positioned towards the center of the image with a smaller, matching structure partially visible behind it. The overall appearance is set against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

sheet: 29 × 21.8 cm (11 7/16 × 8 9/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 21" high; 11" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8235

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: HENRY MEYERS

Wikidata ID

Q64573830

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