Chandelier

1935/1942

Simon Weiss

Associated Names
Simon Weiss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an ornate chandelier with multiple arms, adorned with numerous hanging crystals and candle-like structures. The color palette consists of soft hues, primarily shades of grey with hints of golden tones from the candle-like elements, set against a warm beige background. The chandelier is positioned centrally within the frame, with its arms extending outward in a balanced composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.6 cm (12 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9399

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: S. Weiss / Simon Weiss / St. Paul's Cathedral / Broadway and Fulton Streets, n.y.c.

Wikidata ID

Q64631496

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