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Candle Chandelier

1935/1942

Columbus Simpson

Associated Names

Columbus Simpson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a drawing of a hanging lantern with a transparent glass shade, suspended by a chain from a ceiling canopy. The color palette includes copper hues for the chain and canopy, light blue-gray for the glass, and darker brown for the decorative elements. The lantern is centrally positioned, with the chain connecting to the top center, the glass body tapering downward, and ending with intricate metalwork at the bottom enclosing a candle.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.8 x 23 cm (10 15/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.9404

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540310

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