Candlestick

1935/1942

James M. Lawson

Associated Names
James M. Lawson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays four brown metal objects, possibly candlestick holders, each with a shallow dish and a central cylindrical component. The largest object is placed at the top center of the image, surrounded by two objects on each side and a fourth object near the lower center. The color palette consists of brown and golden tones against a cream-colored background. Some rust-colored spots are visible towards the top right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 31.5 cm (14 9/16 x 12 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: bases: 3 5/16" in diameter; 5/8" high; length of screws: 3/8"; diameter of screws: 1/4"; roll on edges: 1/16" thick

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9061

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: James M. Lawson Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64580490

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