Drapery for Candlestick

c. 1939

Douglas Campbell

Associated Names
Douglas Campbell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large paper cutout of a mask-like object with leaf-like edges and symmetrical patterns. The colors are mainly white and grey, with subtle yellow hints in the background. The mask is positioned centrally, hanging vertically with pointed edges and intricate patterns facing the viewer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 4 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9130

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 330, pl. 1122.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: DG

Wikidata ID

Q64556020

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