Andiron

1935/1942

Salvatore Borrazzo

Associated Names
Salvatore Borrazzo

Artist, American, 1916 - 1964

This is a drawing of a fireplace andiron. The image shows a detailed sketch of an andiron, which is a metal support used to hold up logs in a fireplace. The main focus of the drawing is a three-dimensional depiction of an andiron with a cube-shaped knob at its top, standing on three curved legs. Additionally, there are two more sketches to the upper left: an elevation and profile view of the same object, along with a scale for measurement reference. The drawing appears methodical and precise, possibly intended as a technical illustration or design study of the object.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.5 x 22.4 cm (11 1/4 x 8 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13 1/4" high; 7 3/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8824


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: SALVATORE BORRAZZO

Wikidata ID

Q64630237

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