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Cut Tin Candle Holder

1935/1942

Dana Bartlett

Associated Names

Dana Bartlett

Artist, American, 1882 - 1957

The image shows a circular shape with concentric patterns extending outward to create a complex design. The composition resembles a mechanical wheel or a clock, with smaller circular shapes around the edge. The color palette includes oranges, reds, yellows, and grays, enhancing the mechanical appearance. The outer circles suggest a connection to mechanisms or timepieces.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 24.2 cm (14 x 9 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17762

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: DANA BARTLETT

Wikidata ID

Q64540711

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