Candle Box

1935/1942

Carl Strehlau

Associated Names
Carl Strehlau

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular box decorated with a floral and bird motif in dark blue and beige colors, with accents of red, green, and black. The front panel features symmetrical bird designs around a central plant-like structure, while the top displays a similar style in a horizontal layout.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.9 x 43.8 cm (12 3/16 x 17 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" long; 6 5/8" high; 8 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15344

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 5, no. 8.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 715, no. 2616.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CARL STREHLAU

Wikidata ID

Q64538026

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