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Candle Table

1939

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names

Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows a wooden pedestal table with a decorative top and a carved base. The color palette consists of warm brown tones, accentuating the natural wood grain and finish of the table. Positioned centrally in the image, the table stands upright on its legs against a plain, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37.2 x 29.2 cm (14 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 27"high; Top oval length 20"
Accession Number

1943.8.5776

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl / Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537872

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