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Tin Wall Sconce

c. 1939

Luther D. Wenrich

Associated Names

Luther D. Wenrich

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tin candle holder with an unlit white candle. The colors are predominantly gray and white, with a hint of blue on the metal surface. The candle is positioned in the center against a vertical backplate with a perforated star design at the top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.5 x 21.8 cm (13 9/16 x 8 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12038

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LUTHER / -WENRICH-

Wikidata ID

Q64594405

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