Tenebrae Candelabra

c. 1936

David P Willoughby

Associated Names
David P Willoughby

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a triangular architectural element with detailed parts. The drawing displays a triangular top supported by a column with an ornate base and is held by a tripod stand. It is intricately colored in shades of orange, green, and red. To the right, there are detailed components such as brackets and supports that would fit together to create this object. Below the triangular section is a circular top view of a patterned element. In the bottom right corner, a cross-like base design is shown, looking like it may be a connection or joint element with a square pattern in the center. The drawing captures the different angles and parts of this architectural feature with a focus on symmetry and decorative detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 x 24.4 cm (13 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Scale 1"=1'. Details: 6"=1'.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6597


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Willoughby

Wikidata ID

Q64540837

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