Candlestick

1935/1942

Gertrude Lemberg

Associated Names
Gertrude Lemberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed illustration of a decorative candlestick. The candlestick is intricate, with grooves and embellishments along its stem and base, portrayed in a pencil or monochrome sketching style. The color palette is primarily shades of gray against an off-white or cream background. Situated centrally on the page, the candlestick is depicted with precise symmetry and occupies the majority of the vertical space, allowing for detailed observation of its ornate design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11202

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572076

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