Andiron
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" high; 6 1/4" wide; 16 1/2" deep
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.8790
Art Historical Context
Behold the meticulously rendered *Andiron* by Donald Streeter, created between 1935 and 1942 as part of the Index of American Design This graphite drawing on paperboard, measuring 22.9 x 30.5 cm, captures the elegant form of a traditional fireplace andiron—originally 14 1/2 inches high, 6 1/4 inches wide, and 16 1/2 inches deep. Streeter's precise lines highlight the object's functional beauty, evoking early American craftsmanship with its sturdy legs and decorative motifs designed to support hearth logs. The artwork stems from the Index of American Design, a landmark Works Progress Administr...