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Candlestick

c. 1936

Cecily Edwards

Associated Names

Cecily Edwards

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden candlestick holder with red candles melting over its branches. The color palette includes natural wood tones, deep red from the candles, and hints of cream and black in the shadows. The holder is centrally positioned with a base that splits into curved legs, and the candles are on vertical branches extending upward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 25 cm (14 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 22 1/4" high; 7" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12199

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538153

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