Sconce

c. 1937

Edward White

Associated Names
Edward White

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative brass wall sconce with two candle holders attached to the base. The sconce has a round and ornate backplate with an octagonal inner design featuring intricate detailing. The color palette includes shades of gold and brass, with a slight patina visible on the metal. The sconce is centered in the frame with the candle holders extending outward symmetrically from the bottom center.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25.3 cm (14 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12189

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 330, pl. 1124.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: White

Wikidata ID

Q64557105

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