Candlestick

c. 1937

Janet Riza

Associated Names
Janet Riza

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A tall brass candlestick with a cylindrical shape and a round base is displayed against a plain beige background. The candlestick has a knob halfway up its shaft and a reflective metallic sheen. The color palette includes warm brass tones set against the light backdrop. The candlestick is centrally positioned with its shadow cast on the surface below. The inscription "JANET RIZA" is in the bottom right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.1 x 21 cm (11 7/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; base: 3 3/8" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9057

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JANET.RIZA

Wikidata ID

Q64580846

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