Candlestick

c. 1936

Milton Grubstein

Associated Names
Milton Grubstein

Artist, American, born 1918

The image shows a detailed drawing of a single ornate candlestick at the center of a rectangular frame on a beige background. The candlestick has a sculptural form with a broad base, a tapering stem, and a holder at the top. The monochrome color palette features various shades of grey to depict the contours and reflective surfaces of the candlestick. In the bottom left corner, there is a smaller inset drawing of the candlestick with measurements noted. The drawings are on aged-looking paper, giving an antique or architectural sketch feel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 23 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9211

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: GRUBSTEIN; verso: upper center in graphite: Milton Grubstein / June 18, '36 / Met. Mus. / Candlestick / G. Forbes, Maker / L.2559.2.3 / Top shelf, right. / Case 2, Alcove F-26-B / Off L7. Amer. Wing.

Wikidata ID

Q64615171

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