Tin Candle Sconce

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names
Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a metallic candle holder with a tall, vertical backplate adorned with star-shaped patterns and a small platform at the base for holding a candle. The color palette includes subdued tones of grey and metallic silver, with subtle shading to indicate texture and dimension. The candle holder is centrally positioned against a neutral, cream-colored background, with the base near the bottom edge and the elongated back rising towards the upper edge of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 24.4 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13", approximately

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6665

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN-TAOS-N.M.

Wikidata ID

Q64594650

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