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Candlestick

c. 1938

John Dana

Associated Names

John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, intricately detailed candlestick in monochromatic gray scale. The candlestick is centrally positioned, standing upright on a sculpted base. It features a carved or molded design with curves and ridges. The background is a plain off-white color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38 x 30.3 cm (14 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11201

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582313

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