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Dolphin Candlestick

c. 1936

John Tarantino

Associated Names

John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, ornate purple candlestick shaped like a stylized fish or sea creature with a curled tail, standing on a hexagonal base. The color palette includes various shades of purple, with lighter highlights and darker shadows to give the object a three-dimensional appearance. The candlestick is centrally positioned on the page, with a plain, beige background surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.3 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11259

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JOHN / TARANTINO

Wikidata ID

Q64584322

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