Fireside Set c. 1938

"Fireside Set" is a watercolor on paper by Hans Mangelsdorf from 1938. This painting depicts a set of brass fireplace tools, including a kettle, tongs, a brush, a shovel, and a poker. The tools are arranged in a decorative stand with a central pillar and a circular base, creating a striking silhouette against the pale background. The artist’s meticulous detail and realistic rendering capture the gleam of the polished brass and the intricate design of the tools. Mangelsdorf's work often focused on depicting everyday objects in a refined and aesthetically pleasing manner.