Candlestick

c. 1936

John Dana

Associated Names
John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a detailed drawing of a glass object, which appears to be a candlestick holder. It has a broad base with intricate patterns, a segmented stem, and a wide flared top. The color palette is primarily shades of gray, emphasizing the glass's transparency and reflectiveness. The object is positioned centrally on a neutral, light background, with the base at the lower part and the top at the upper middle of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11208

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582316

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