Candlestick

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows an abstract column with rounded and curved shapes creating a layered, stacked appearance. The column has a cylindrical base with vertical grooves, tapering into smooth, bulbous forms resembling petal clusters or a stylized flower arrangement. The color is a soft purple, enhancing the abstract nature. Light and shading give a three-dimensional effect, evoking classical columns or intricately designed candlesticks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 15.6 cm (11 1/16 x 6 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11562

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 167, pl. 580.

Wikidata ID

Q64535099

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