Candlestick

c. 1937

Philip Johnson

Associated Names
Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large, detailed drawing of an ornate, brass-colored candlestick with a hexagonal base. It is placed to the right on a light-colored background. Technical drawings, such as a side view, a top-down hexagonal view, and a scale, are visible to the left of the candlestick. The color scheme predominantly consists of gold and brass shades with darker shadow tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.5 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16984

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: PHILIP.JOHNSON

Wikidata ID

Q64619476

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