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Glass Candlestick

c. 1936

Roberta Elvis

Associated Names

Roberta Elvis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a blue glass candle holder as the central object. The color palette consists of deep blues and a beige background. On the right at the bottom, there is a geometric line drawing of a hexagonal shape that mirrors the candle holder's base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and goauche on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.3 x 23 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11190

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629303

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