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Candlestick

c. 1936

Janet Riza

Associated Names

Janet Riza

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a candle in a shallow metal holder with a long handle. The color scheme includes shades of gray and off-white, with a hint of yellowish-brown on the surrounding paper. The candle is placed centrally, with the holder and handle extending horizontally.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.4 x 28.5 cm (8 13/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9230

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64580852

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