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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Candle Holder

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a cylindrical metallic object with a candle inside, set against an off-white background. The color scheme includes tones of blue, purple, and gray.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 23.8 cm (14 x 9 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.14807

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: WM / BURNS

Wikidata ID

Q64535167

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