Candle Sconce

1938

Amelia Tuccio

Associated Names
Amelia Tuccio

Artist, American, born Italy, 1904 - 1977

The image shows a large, round, decorative metal object, potentially a shield, with a reflective surface and intricate patterns along the edge. The object is primarily metallic silver or grey in color, with a smaller cylindrical structure attached to the bottom left. Positioned centrally in the image, the circular design dominates most of the visual space, with the attached structure extending to the left. The background is plain, emphasizing the details in the metalwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.7 x 22.6 cm (11 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 5/8" in diameter; 9 3/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12036

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Amelia. Tuccio - 1938 -

Wikidata ID

Q64534735

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