Candlesticks

1939

Edith Towner

Associated Names
Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wrought iron candlestick holder with an ornate, symmetrical design resting on a rectangular wooden base. The color palette consists of earthy brown tones with varying textures in the metal and wood. Positioned centrally on a plain, light cream background, the candlestick holder stands upright with intricate scrollwork. The candlestick holder is slightly off-center to the right on the wooden base, which is centered within the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6993

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556660

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