Ernest Thompson Seton

American, born England, 1860 - 1946

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The sculpture depicts a small rodent standing upright on its hind legs while clutching a cylindrical object. The cylindrical object extends upward to support a flat, round platform at the top. The sculpture appears to be a decorative candlestick holder. It has a patina finish, giving it a green color with underlying tones of bronze or brown. The surface texture suggests it is made of bronze. The rodent's features are detailed, with fur texture in gentle ridges and its face turned up. The tail curls slightly upward as it sits on a square base.
Ernest Thompson Seton, Candlestick, 1903, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of James Parmelee, 1941), 2015.19.3688

Candlestick

Ernest Thompson Seton · 1903 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3688