Spiral Iron Candle Holder

c. 1941

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metal object that resembles a mouse. It has a rounded base with two semi-circular shapes suggesting ears, a spiral metal piece rising centrally to form a tail-like structure, and curved metal extensions that mimic legs. A thin wire extends upward, with a rectangular tag attached to it. The color palette is predominantly dark, with shades of rusted brown and black against a plain, light background. The object stands upright in the center of the image, with the spiral-tail reaching upwards and the wire with the tag extending towards the upper right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.8 x 33 cm (16 1/16 x 13 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 6 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9087


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Chris Makrenos

Wikidata ID

Q64539855

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