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Candle Holder

1935/1942

Bernard Gussow

Associated Names

Bernard Gussow

Artist, American, born Russia, 1881 - 1957

The image shows a metal object, perhaps a candle holder, with an elongated base that splits into three legs and an upright arm with a cylindrical holder. The object is in brown and bronze tones. Positioned centrally, the holder extends upwards while the legs spread out slightly. The light background contrasts with the darker tones, emphasizing the object's form and surface details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

colored pencil and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.1 x 22.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9" high
Accession Number

1943.8.17664

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537300

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