Fireplace Tongs c. 1941

"Fireplace Tongs" is a detailed pencil drawing on paper created by American artist Paul Poffinbarger in 1941. The drawing depicts a simple, everyday object—a set of fireplace tongs—rendered with meticulous precision. The stark simplicity of the subject against a plain background emphasizes the beauty of the form and the artist's masterful skill in capturing the subtle details of the object. The work is a prime example of Poffinbarger's talent for elevating the mundane to the level of fine art.