Candlestick

c. 1936

Nicholas Amantea

Associated Names
Nicholas Amantea

Artist, American, 1900 - 1978

A large blue glass candlestick is centered against a plain, off-white background. The candlestick features a decorative, swirling pattern near the top and a flared base. The base of the candlestick is circular and supports a series of rounded globes that form the stem, leading up to the elaborate design beneath the candle holder. The entire object exhibits a consistent blue-green hue, highlighting its glass texture, with light and shadows suggesting its three-dimensional form. The overall palette is minimal, dominated by the blue hue of the candlestick against the neutral backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10569


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: N. Amantea

Wikidata ID

Q64618299

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