Rush Light and Candle Holder

c. 1938

Filippo Porreca

Associated Names
Filippo Porreca

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a drawing of a wrought iron candlestick with elegant, curving shapes and a square base. The color palette is muted, primarily consisting of shades of gray and black. The candlestick is centrally positioned on the page, with its base appearing flat and stable against the background, while the intricate designs and twisting elements rise upward from the base, creating a sense of verticality. The artist's signature is located in the lower-left corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 23.1 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12152


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Filippo Porreca

Wikidata ID

Q64561529

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