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Candlestand

c. 1938

Charles Garjian

Associated Names

Charles Garjian

Artist, American, c. 1900 - unknown

The image shows a tall, slender black object that looks like a candle holder with two cylindrical stands on a conical and circular base. The color palette is primarily monochromatic with shades of black and gray. The object is centrally placed with a hook-like element extending from the top, against an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 53.9 x 31 cm (21 1/4 x 12 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12197

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Charles Garjian

Wikidata ID

Q64538591

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