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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Candlestick

c. 1940

Mary Hansen

Associated Names

Mary Hansen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a tall column with bands around its upper half, made of brown material resembling wood. It is anchored on a square base against a neutral backdrop. The sculpture has a linear form with a simple design, appearing elegant and minimalistic with a focus on symmetry and clean lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 35 3/4" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12183

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MARYE HANSEN

Wikidata ID

Q64608041

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