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Candle Holder

1935/1942

David S. De Vault

Associated Names

David S. De Vault

Artist, American, 1876 - 1963

The image shows a metallic oil lamp with a wide base, a tall handle, and a cone-shaped extinguishing tool hanging from the handle. The lamp is predominantly gold and brass in color with hints of brown. It is placed on a flat, neutral background, with the handle extending upwards and to the right of the frame. The cone-shaped tool hangs slightly above the lamp.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.4 x 37 cm (11 3/16 x 14 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12185

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: David S. DeVault

Wikidata ID

Q64540913

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