Candlestick

1938

Marie Lutrell

Associated Names
Marie Lutrell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a candlestick holder with a partially melted candle within, placed in a dish-like base. The color scheme includes warm browns and cream tones, with dark shadows around the objects' edges. The candlestick holder is the central focus, with its base extending to the bottom right corner, revealing a curled handle. The candle stands vertically in the holder, with wax drips down its sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.5 x 26.2 cm (12 13/16 x 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9218

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in ink: MARIE / LUTTRELL .38

Wikidata ID

Q64595251

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