Candleholder (Candelero) Cut Tin

1940

Hal Blakeley

Associated Names
Hal Blakeley

Artist, American, 1901 - 1981

The image displays a grouping of geometric shapes, including a large cross-shaped form with rounded edges, on a plain background. Dotted lines create a circular pattern at the center with oval shapes extending outward from three sides. The overall design evokes a stylized shield or mechanical component, with rivet-like detailing indicating connections to industrial or metallic objects. A handle-like object is present at the bottom center.

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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: 35.7 x 24.4 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10"x7 1/2"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6671

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HAL / BLAKELEY

Wikidata ID

Q64572883

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