Andiron

1935/1942

Hans Korsch

Associated Names
Hans Korsch

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of an ornate object resembling part of a fireplace tool on the right side. It has a spherical center, a decorative finial on top, and is supported by a base with three curved legs. The object is colored in gold and brass tones with shading to suggest a metallic surface. A smaller line drawing of the same object is at the top left, with a more detailed black and white illustration underneath it, showing a clock face and intricate patterns. The color palette includes gold, brass, and neutral shades against an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.4 × 23.1 cm (11 15/16 × 9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8822


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: HANS KORSCH

Wikidata ID

Q64572969

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