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Candlestick

c. 1936

Geoffrey Holt

Associated Names

Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A tall candlestick with a lit candle on top is shown. The candlestick has ornate details and multiple tiers adorned with fringe-like decorations. The color palette includes shades of red, blue, and off-white, with the red on the base and blue on the central and upper portions of the candlestick. The candlestick is in the center of the image on an off-white background, with no other objects or details around it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.9 x 24.2 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14802

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571140

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