Candleholder (Candelero) Cut Tin

1940

Hal Blakeley

Associated Names
Hal Blakeley

Artist, American, 1901 - 1981

The image shows an abstract composition with a circular shape and symmetrical lines extending outward. In the center is a detailed wheel or gear design with intricate patterns and smaller circular forms around its circumference. The arrangement creates a starburst effect similar to a decorative clock face or mandala, with repetitive circular motifs and linear elements implying a mechanical and harmonious aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approx. 1/2 actual size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6670

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HAL / BLAKELEY

Wikidata ID

Q64572882

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