Rush Light and Candle

c. 1937

Mildred Ford

Associated Names
Mildred Ford

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

The image shows a large, elongated metal tool with a hooked end at the center. The color palette is muted, consisting of grayscale tones against a light tan background. The tool is positioned vertically on the left side of the image, with smaller hooks or clamps on the right. The smaller objects are extending outward, adding detail to the composition. The background is plain, emphasizing the metallic details of the objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.6 x 21.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12876

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: Mildred Ford

Wikidata ID

Q64614797

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