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Rush and Candle Stand

c. 1939

Irene Lawson

Associated Names

Irene Lawson

Artist, American, 1902 - 2001

The image depicts a tall metal stand with three legs and a hook at the top, resembling a tripod. The stand is set against a light beige background, with its legs splayed out towards the bottom and the hook extending vertically at the top. The background is plain, highlighting the linear structure of the stand.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 52.5 x 25.8 cm (20 11/16 x 10 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 42 5/8" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12143

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Irene Lawson

Wikidata ID

Q64574873

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