Candlestick

1935/1942

Philip Johnson

Associated Names
Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall, ornate candlestick with a wide base and intricate design. The candlestick is primarily gold, while the candle holder is metallic gray and contains a white candle. The drawing has a simple color palette of gold, gray, and white on a neutral background. The candlestick is centered in the frame, extending vertically from the bottom to near the top of the image, with the enclosed candle holder prominently displayed at the upper portion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9053

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: P. JOHNSON

Wikidata ID

Q64619442

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