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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Candlestick

1935/1942

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names

Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image displays a metallic stand with a cylindrical upright and a round base, placed at the center. The color scheme includes bronze and gold shades with subtle variations in tone. It is positioned on a pale, neutral background, emphasizing its metallic sheen and design details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37.3 x 29.4 cm (14 11/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9051

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in colored pencil: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537901

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