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Three Legged Candlestick

c. 1938

William Schmidt

Associated Names

William Schmidt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metal candle holder with a twisted design and three legs forming a tripod base. The color palette is mainly shades of gray and black, with a light beige background. The candle holder is centered, with the main rod upright and the candle holder cup extending to the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 28.5 cm (14 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12204

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SCHMIDT

Wikidata ID

Q64639390

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