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Candlestick

c. 1938

Paul Ward

Associated Names

Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall, intricately carved candle holder with a pointed top. It features a series of progressively larger circular sections stacked vertically. The object is primarily dark in color, with some yellowish bands. It is positioned against a beige or light tan background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.4 x 22.3 cm (13 15/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12180

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: P. Ward

Wikidata ID

Q64619196

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