Andiron (one of pair)

c. 1936

Jack Staloff

Associated Names
Jack Staloff

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a metal andiron as the largest object in the foreground. The color palette is primarily grayscale, consisting of varying shades of black, white, and gray to depict the metallic texture and shadows. Positioned to the right of the center, the andiron's elongated vertical post and curved legs dominate the scene, with a smaller technical drawing of its top view located towards the upper left section.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 21.6 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8260

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: scale drawing, viewed from the front and measuring scale; lower right in graphite: J. STALOFF

Wikidata ID

Q64579267

You may be interested in

Loading Results