Fire Shovel and Tongs

c. 1936

Hans Korsch

Associated Names
Hans Korsch

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays fireplace tongs, a fire poker, and a shovel. The handles of these tools have ornate greenish hues. The tongs are on the left side, with circular designs near the grip. The fire poker is on the right side, slightly behind the tongs. The shovel is positioned near the bottom right corner. Scale measurements in inches are present below the handles and in the corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10288

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: HANS KORSCH; lower right in black ink: INCHES

Wikidata ID

Q64572982

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