Cut Tin Candleholder (Candelero)

1936

Irene M. Burge

Associated Names
Irene M. Burge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large metallic decorative object resembling a shield or medallion with symmetrical patterns of studs in circular and angular designs. The object has dark rounded studs along its borders and center. The color palette is primarily grayscale with silver and black dominating the metallic surfaces, against a plain beige or off-white background. In the center, a small candle holder with a lit candle is present, casting a curved shadow to the lower right. The object is centered in the image, surrounded by negative space.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 27.6 cm (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10"x 7 1/4"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6663


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: IM (in a kind of monogram) Burge.36.

Wikidata ID

Q64574891

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