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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Andiron

1935/1942

Helen Blumenstiel

Associated Names

Helen Alpiner Blumenstiel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an antique metal object with a central upright element and three curved legs. The color palette consists of shades of gray and black, with a beige background. The object is centrally located within the frame.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 23 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 17 7/8" high; 12" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8827

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573412

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