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1935/1942

Roy Weber

Associated Names
Roy Weber

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an antique iron fireplace tool. It appears to be a poker with a decorative top, made of twisted metal bars forming arches at its top, with several curved and hooked elements extending from these bars. The tool has a long handle that extends out to the left of the page, ending in a small hooked tip. The arches and hooks suggest it may have been used for managing coals or wood in a fireplace. The drawing showcases the detailed twisted metalwork, the utilitarian yet ornate design, and the craftsmanship. The perspective highlights the object's form and function, set against a plain background which emphasizes its shape and structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 35.7 cm (9 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17 1/4" long; 13" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17516


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: ROY WEBER

Wikidata ID

Q64630010

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