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Iron Candlestick

c. 1938

Joseph Papa

Associated Names

Joseph Papa

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a two-branched candle holder with a twisted central stem and curled decorations, set on a circular base. The color palette consists of various shades of gray, giving it a metallic appearance. The candle holder is positioned at the center of a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 52.5 x 37.4 cm (20 11/16 x 14 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 18" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12198

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: 2/3 ACTUAL SIZE / JOSEPH PAPA

Wikidata ID

Q64591320

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